Online Bill Pay Patient Portal Complete Patient Forms Request an Appointment Blog Search this website Call today for an appointment: (410) 296-6232 X-Rays Introduction Introduction X-rays use radiation energy to create images of internal body structures. X-rays are a non-invasive procedure, meaning that the body does not have to be surgically opened to see a bone or tissue. X-rays are used to help diagnose a condition, such as a broken bone or some types of tumors. X-rays are used to screen for some types of diseases, such as lung cancer. Doctors also use the information from X-rays to help formulate treatment plans. Procedure X-rays can be performed in your doctor’s office, an outpatient radiology center, or a hospital radiology department. An X-ray is a quick, painless procedure. You will be asked to remove metal objects, such as jewelry or watches, from the area being X-rayed. An X-ray technician will position your body in accordance with the X-ray camera. The parts of your body that are not being X-rayed may be shielded with a lead apron or blanket. In some cases, a contrast dye may be injected to add contrast to the X-ray image. You will be asked to remain motionless while the X-ray is taken. Results Your doctor and/or a radiologist will review your X-ray results. When your doctor receives the results, he or she will review them with you and discuss your treatment plan. Back to top Copyright © 2021 - iHealthSpot Interactive - www.iHealthSpot.com This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment. The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Authors Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and Valerie K. Clark, and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. This content complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on April 13th, 2016. For information on iHealthSpot’s other services including medical website design, visit www.iHealthSpot.com. Footer Patient Education Award-winning patient education materials on hundreds of orthopedic conditions at your fingertips. LEARN MORE Home About Us Meet Our Providers Our Staff Case Studies Press Room In the Community Careers Privacy Policy Sitemap Our Specialties Hand Wrist Elbow Shoulder Sports Medicine Workers Compensation Treatments for Children Advanced Technologies Onsite Services Patient Information Resources & Links Lutherville SurgiCenter Surgery Center Health Survey Locations Contact Us Blog Request an Appointment Patient Forms Bill Pay Portal FOR EMPLOYEES FOR PHYSICIANS LUTHERVILLE (Main office) 1400 Front Avenue, Suite 100 Lutherville, MD 21093 BEL AIR Office 12 MedStar Blvd., Suite 300 Bel Air, MD 21015 CLARKSVILLE Office 6100 Day Long Lane, Suite 203 Clarksville, MD 21029 ELDERSBURG Office 1380 Progress Way, Suite 103 Eldersburg, MD 21784 PASADENA Office 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 207 Pasadena, MD 21122 WESTMINSTER Office 844 Washington Road, Suite 102 Westminster, MD 21157 BALTIMORE Office 3333 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Copyright © 2021 Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists. All rights reserved Medical Website Design and Medical Marketing by iHealthSpot.com