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X-Rays are high energy photons, similar to light, but not visible to the human eye. These photons mostly pass through soft tissue, and are mostly absorbed by metals and semimetals. Therefore, the calcium of your bones absorbs much more of the X-Radiation than does your blood or other tissues.
The "Plate" is a transparent plastic sheet with chemicals on it. The chemicals turn dark when exposed to X-Radiation, which provides a negative image on the film. The chemicals are neutralized and fixed on the transparent plastic with other chemicals. This leaves the technician with the "Film", which is hung up on light boxes to highlight the image.
Often, a broken bone is obvious (a jagged line through an otherwise clean white bone), but sometimes a doctor uses their expert knowledge of physiology to detect less obvious fractures or connective tissue tears that may only look like shadows to the untrained eye.
Note that X-Radiation is ionizing. It is lower energy than nuclear radiation, but there are still limits to exposure. Often, a lead blanket will be used over parts of your body that may be exposed but shouldn't be, and the doctor or nurse will shield themselves to prevent daily, multiple exposures.
That being said, a couple of X-Rays in a year (dental, broken arm) are considered safe. Everyone is exposed to radiation all the time from the sun, natural water supplies, etc. It's only radiation in excess of what our bodies can process which is a problem.
What else can I help you with?
How can x ray be used?
x-rays can be used to detect broken bones and lodged objects.
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used to detect broken bones?
X-rays are used to detect broken bones in medical imaging. X-ray imaging uses electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light to create images of the inside of the body, including bones.
Where and why do you use xrays?
You get an xray taken at a hosbital and it is used to see if you have a fractured or broken bone
Can xrays be stoped by bone?
Yes, that's why it is used to tell where bones are. The x-rays pass through the tissues like muscles and fat but are stopped by the bones.
What is pontalsic used for?
Broken bones
What device is typically used to check for broken bones?
Typically an X-ray machine detects broken bones.
What are some remedies to fix broken bones?
To fix broken bones, surgery can be used. However, it depends on the bone that is broken, and you should see your doctor. Also, a cast can be used to mend your broken bone.
What are splints used for?
healing broken bones
Which type of radiation is used to make images of bones inside the body?
Xrays and CT scans
What is the purpose of bone x rays?
Purpose of a bone scan: 1. to detect broken, damaged, or fractured bone that might not be seen using x- rays 2. to detect bone cancer or detect if cancer from another part of the body has spread to the bones 3. to help discover where and why you have pain in the bones
Is calcium sulphate used for setting broken bones?
No, calcium sulphate is not typically used for setting broken bones. Plaster of Paris, which contains calcium sulphate hemihydrate, is commonly used for making casts to immobilize bones during the healing process. Orthopedic surgeons may use other materials like metal plates, screws, or rods to stabilize and set broken bones.
What is used to detect destructive changes in the bones?
X-rays and other imaging techniques such as CT scans and MRIs are commonly used to detect destructive changes in the bones. These imaging techniques provide detailed pictures of the bones and surrounding tissues to help diagnose conditions such as fractures, infections, tumors, and degenerative diseases.
