A Lower back (lumbar spine) X-ray is a x-ray test of the lower back. It shows alignment, degeneration, fractures, slipped vertebra. Typical effective dose 1 to 1.5 mSv, similar to about 4 to 6 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Alignment, degeneration, fractures, slipped vertebra.
Back pain with red flags, injury, deformity.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 1 to 1.5 mSv, similar to about 4 to 6 months 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.
10 to 15 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
X-ray
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a lumbar spine x-ray show?
Alignment, degeneration, fractures, slipped vertebra.
Why is a lumbar spine x-ray done?
Back pain with red flags, injury, deformity.
How do I prepare for a lumbar spine x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a lumbar spine x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 1 to 1.5 mSv, similar to about 4 to 6 months 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 lumbar spine x-ray take?
10 to 15 minutes
Lower back (lumbar spine) X-ray किन गरिन्छ?
Back pain with red flags, injury, deformity.
Lower back (lumbar spine) X-ray का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Lower back (lumbar spine) X-ray गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 1 to 1.5 mSv, similar to about 4 to 6 months 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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