X-ray imaging is one of the most common and widely used diagnostic tools in medicine. It uses a small dose of ionizing radiation to create detailed images of the inside of the body, helping physicians detect and monitor conditions such as broken bones, lung infections, arthritis, and more. X-rays are fast, painless, and noninvasive, making them a valuable first step in diagnosing many medical concerns.

Common X-ray Exams:

• Abdominal X-ray (KUB)
• Chest X-ray (CXR)
• Lower Extremity X-ray (foot, ankle, tibia/fibula, knee, femur, hip)
• Upper Extremity X-ray (hand, wrist, elbow, humerus, shoulder)
• Spine X-ray (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie. It is used to diagnose or treat patients by displaying the movement of a body part or of an instrument or dye (contrast agent) through the body.

During a fluoroscopy procedure, an X-ray beam is passed through the body. The image is transmitted to a monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail.

*Fluoroscopy services are offered only at our Blue Ridge and Cary locations

Common Fluoroscopy Exams:

• Arthrography
• Barium Enema
• Barium Swallow
• Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
• Therapeutic Joint Injection
• Upper GI