Swift & Accurate X-rays
Most common imaging method Simple & Essential
X-ray or radiography uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the body’s internal structures. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.
They are often used to help diagnose fractured bones, look for injury or infection and to locate foreign objects in soft tissue.
An X-ray does not require any advance preparation by the patient.
What To Expect
Under the specialist care of Dr. Berk, we offer secure and discrete consultations where each visit will provide both serenity and peace of mind.
Preparation
Before the procedure you will be given access to a room in which to remove relevant clothing, jewellery and metal objects and be provided an examination gown.
Positioning
The Radiographer will guide you on how to position your body—standing, sitting, or lying down.
Taking the X-ray
You’ll need to stay very still, and sometimes hold your breath for a few seconds, to avoid blurry images. The whole process is quick and painless.
Analysing Results
The Radiologist will examine the images. The report is sent to your referring doctor, who will discuss the results with you.
X-rays are safe & Non-Intrusive
Some body parts, which are sensitive to radiation may need to be protected with a lead shield. The area to be examined will need to be exposed but the rest of your body will be covered.
Comprehensive information leads to better diagnosis.
Some X-ray procedures take a short amount of time and others may take longer depending on the complexity of the examination and the number of X-rays required.
X-rays may need to be taken from several different angles so that the radiologist can gain as much information as possible.
