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Definition
What is an x-ray extremity?
An extremity x-ray is a projection of an image of your hands, arms, wrists, legs, knees, palms or ankles. This X-ray is performed if there are reports of complaints of fractures in the bone or joint dislocation. This test is also done to check for possible injuries or damage caused by these conditions, such as infections, arthritis, abnormal growth of bones (tumors), or other bone problems, such as osteoporosis.
X-rays or x-rays are a form of radiation, using energy from light or radio waves, which emit light, like light in a flashlight. X-ray rays can penetrate most objects, including the human body. The way it works is by scanning using a detector that will print a film or be reflected directly to a computer. Thick tissues, such as bone, will absorb energy from x-ray rays and look white in the projected image. Other thinner tissues, such as the muscles and organs of the body, will not absorb a lot of x-ray energy and will make it grayish in the projected image. X-rays that emanate through the air, like passing through the lungs, will look black.
When do I have to undergo an x-ray of the extremities?
Your doctor may recommend an extremity x-ray procedure to check the conditions below:
- broken or broken bones
- infection
- arthritis
- bone tumor
- dislocation (joints pushed out of the normal position)
- swelling
- fluid clots in joints
- abnormal growth in bone
You might also need an X-ray to make sure the injury, such as a broken arm, is recovering properly.
Prevention & warning
What should I know before undergoing an x-ray of the extremities?
You may need to ask your doctor about the radiation levels that will be used during the procedure and the risks associated with the condition you are complaining about. It is important to always collect and keep a history of radiation exposure, such as previous X-ray images, so you can discuss it with your doctor. The risks associated with radiation exposure may be related to the cumulative amount of history of X-ray examinations and / or other long-term therapies.
If you are pregnant or are about to become pregnant, you should inform your doctor about this. Radiation exposure during pregnancy may be at risk of fetal defects. If according to the doctor an X-ray examination is needed, special precautions will be taken to minimize the effects of radiation exposure on the fetus.
Possible other risks can occur depending on your health condition when carrying out the test. Be sure to always discuss with your doctor before the procedure.
Process
What should I do before undergoing an x-ray extremity?
Inform your doctor if you are in pregnancy. Remove all jewelry around the area to be scanned. You don't need to do anything before doing an X-ray.
What is the process of x-ray extremities?
The procedure is done in the radiology department of the hospital or in your doctor's room by a radiology officer. You will be asked to remove clothes and jewelry on the body part to be scanned. Then, you will be asked to position the body part flat on the X-ray table. It is not recommended to move during the procedure. You will also be asked to hold your breath while the image is scanned so that the projection results are not blurry. This procedure is fairly fast and does not hurt.
What should I do after undergoing an x-ray of the extremities?
Especially for emergency cases, the doctor will immediately be able to know the initial results of X-rays in a few minutes. Generally, the radiologist will give the test results the day after the procedure.
Explanation of Test Results
What do the test results mean?
| Normal results | ||
| Normal: | Bones, joints, and organ tissues look normal and function properly. No foreign particles / objects found, such as iron or glass fragments. | |
| There are no infections and tumors in the bone. | ||
| The joints function normally, there is no detectable dislocation or signs of arthritis. | ||
| The location of all joints is where it should be. | ||
| Abnormal results | ||
| Abnormal: | Cracking of bones is detected. | |
| Found foreign particles / objects, such as iron or glass fragments. | ||
| Tumor found in bone. | ||
| There are signs of bleeding or infection, such as blood clots, pus, or gas. | ||
| Dislocation detected. | ||
| Bones may show signs of damage due to disease, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, Paget’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis in the palms or legs. | ||
| There is swelling of the organ tissue, even though the bone looks normal. | ||
| There is an infection, or loose or worn parts of the artificial joint. | ||
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