A Neck (cervical spine) X-ray is a x-ray test of the neck. It shows alignment, spondylosis, fractures. Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.2 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 weeks 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।
Alignment, spondylosis, fractures.
Neck pain, injury (CT preferred for serious injury).
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.2 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 weeks 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 cervical spine x-ray show?
Alignment, spondylosis, fractures.
Why is a cervical spine x-ray done?
Neck pain, injury (CT preferred for serious injury).
How do I prepare for a cervical spine x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a cervical spine x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.2 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 weeks 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 cervical spine x-ray take?
a few minutes
Neck (cervical spine) X-ray क्यों किया जाता है?
Neck pain, injury (CT preferred for serious injury).
Neck (cervical spine) 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.
Neck (cervical spine) X-ray गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.2 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 weeks 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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