A Upper back (thoracic spine) X-ray is a x-ray test of the upper back. It shows compression fractures, curvature. Typical effective dose 0.7 to 1 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 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।
Compression fractures, curvature.
Upper back pain, osteoporosis concerns.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.7 to 1 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 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 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 thoracic spine x-ray show?
Compression fractures, curvature.
Why is a thoracic spine x-ray done?
Upper back pain, osteoporosis concerns.
How do I prepare for a thoracic spine x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a thoracic spine x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.7 to 1 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 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 thoracic spine x-ray take?
10 minutes
Upper back (thoracic spine) X-ray किन गरिन्छ?
Upper back pain, osteoporosis concerns.
Upper back (thoracic 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.
Upper back (thoracic spine) X-ray गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.7 to 1 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 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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