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Pelvis x-ray

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Definition:

A pelvis x-ray is a picture of the bones surrounding the hip area. The pelvis connects the legs to the body.

Alternative Names:

X-ray - pelvis

How the test is performed:

The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an x-ray technician. You will be asked to lie down on the table. The pictures are then taken, with the body repositioned to provide different views.

How to prepare for the test:

Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. Remove all jewelry. You will wear a hospital gown.

How the test will feel:

There is no discomfort except possibly from positioning the body.

Why the test is performed:

The x-ray is used to detect fractures , tumors, or degenerative conditions of bones in the hips, pelvis, and upper legs.

• Review Date: 1/24/2007
• Reviewed By: Stuart Bentley-Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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