A Hand and wrist X-ray is a x-ray test of the hand and wrist. It shows fractures, arthritis, bone age in children. Typical effective dose 0.001 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Fractures, arthritis, bone age in children.
Injury, joint swelling, growth assessment.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.001 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
X-ray
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a hand x-ray show?
Fractures, arthritis, bone age in children.
Why is a hand x-ray done?
Injury, joint swelling, growth assessment.
How do I prepare for a hand x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a hand x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.001 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a hand x-ray take?
a few minutes
Hand and wrist X-ray क्यों किया जाता है?
Injury, joint swelling, growth assessment.
Hand and wrist X-ray के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Hand and wrist X-ray गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
Typical effective dose 0.001 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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