Family Day Holiday hours
Family Day Holiday hours
North Shore Medical Imaging will be closed on February 18, 19 and 20th, 2023 for the Family Day Holiday.
We hope you are able to spend time with your family on this weekend .
Digital X-ray FAQs
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We know you may have questions regarding your examination. If you can’t find the question or answer you are looking for please contact our office.
What is an X-ray?
The oldest and most frequently used method of medical imaging, an X-ray is a non-invasive medical test that helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions. A part of the body is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures that can be used to diagnose injury and disease.
How are x-rays used?
X-rays are used to:
- diagnose broken bones or joint dislocation
- demonstrate proper alignment and stabilization of bony fragments following treatment of a fracture
- guide orthopedic surgeries such as spine repair/fusion, joint replacement, and fracture reductions
- look for injury, infection, abnormal bone growths, or bony changes seen in metabolic conditions.
What will happen during my X-ray procedure?
Depending on the area of your body being X-rayed, you may be asked to change into a gown. A technologist will then position you on the X-ray table or against the upright stand so that the part of your body being examined is between the x-ray machine and the receptor. X-rays are painless procedures and you will not feel anything.
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