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X-ray - bone
A bone x-ray may detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an x-ray technician. You will position the bone to be x-rayed on the table, pictures are then taken, and the bone is repositioned, if necessary, for different views.
Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must remove all jewelry.
The x-rays themselves are painless. However, repositioning the bone may be uncomfortable.
A bone x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
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