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 — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
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
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
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 किन गरिन्छ?
Neck pain, injury (CT preferred for serious injury).
Neck (cervical 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.
Neck (cervical spine) X-ray गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
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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