X - Ray Pelvis - AP View near me in Chennai

Also known as X - Ray Pelvis - Antero Posterior View

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 Pelvis - AP View in Chennai

What is X - Ray Pelvis - AP View in Chennai?

An X-ray of the pelvis is a safe and painless test to visualise the hip bones, upper part of thigh bone (proximal femur), hip joint and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it, using a small amount of radiation. The image is recorded on a special X-ray film. In this, dense structures such as the bones, appear white and soft body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker.

This test helps to diagnose any fractures of the pelvic bones which includes the hip bone and upper part of thigh bone and to monitor the healing of the broken bone, after it has been set. It also helps to detect any infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones of this region and diagnose any suspected arthritis, sacroiliitis, hip dislocations and ankylosing spondylitis.