Barnes Jewish West County Hospital

Radiology 1

X-ray

Radiography, known also as X-ray, uses radiation to make images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are simple, painless medical tests that help your doctor with diagnosis and treatment. They quickly enable your doctor to safely and easily view and assess conditions ranging from broken bones to pneumonia. X-rays are safe and effective for people of all ages, including young children.

There are many types of X-rays, such as bone X-rays; chest X-rays; and kidney, colon and stomach exams. They are particularly useful for examining the chest, bones, joints and abdomen. The type your doctor orders depends on what part of your body needs examining and for what purpose.


		X-ray Radiography, known also as X-ray, uses radiation to make images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are simple, painless medical tests that help your doctor with diagnosis and treatment. They quickly enable your doctor to safely and easily view and assess conditions ranging from broken bones to pneumonia. X-rays are safe and effective for people of all ages, including young children. There are many types of X-rays, such as bone X-rays; chest X-rays; and kidney, colon and stomach exams. They are particularly useful for examining the chest, bones, joints and abdomen. The type your doctor orders depends on what part of your body needs examining and for what purpose.