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Pelvis and hip X-ray

A Pelvis and hip X-ray is a x-ray test of the pelvis and hips. It shows fractures, hip arthritis, bone changes. Typical effective dose 0.6 mSv, similar to about 2 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।

What it shows

Fractures, hip arthritis, bone changes.

Why it is done

Fall in older people, hip pain.

Preparation

Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Radiation & safety

Typical effective dose 0.6 mSv, similar to about 2 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 it takes

a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

Sample type

X-ray

नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।

सम्बन्धित अवस्था

entry-health-condition-osteoporosis

यो कहाँ गर्न सकिन्छ

तपाईंनजिकको हेरचाह

नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।

सामान्य प्रश्न

What does a pelvis x-ray show?
Fractures, hip arthritis, bone changes.

Why is a pelvis x-ray done?
Fall in older people, hip pain.

How do I prepare for a pelvis x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Does a pelvis x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.6 mSv, similar to about 2 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 pelvis x-ray take?
a few minutes

Pelvis and hip X-ray किन गरिन्छ?
Fall in older people, hip pain.

Pelvis and hip 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.

Pelvis and hip X-ray गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.6 mSv, similar to about 2 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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