X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint AP & LAT View near me in Chennai

Also known as X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint - Antero Posterior & Lateral Views

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint AP & LAT View in Chennai

What is X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint AP & LAT View in Chennai?

This is a safe and painless method to visualize the shoulder using a small amount of radiation. The area of the shoulder includes the shoulder joint, the collar bone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), bone of the upper arm (head of humerus) and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it. It is recommended in case of symptoms such as pain, tenderness or swelling in the shoulder.

This method is used to detect any fractures, infection, abnormal growth, dislocation of the joints or a frozen shoulder. It can also be used as a guide for a surgery as well as a procedure to monitor the healing process post surgery.

This imaging technique can diagnose tumors, osteoporosis, deformities of bones, glenohumeral instability and cysts.

For AP(antero - posterior) and LAT (lateral) views X-ray beam is placed in front and sideways to the patient body respectively.

Pregnant women should inform the physician about their condition as the radiations might affect the fetus.