X - Ray Lumbar Spine - AP & Lateral Views near me in Chennai

Also known as X - Ray Lumbar Spine - 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.
You may be asked to empty your bladder and pass stools before the X-ray.

Understanding X - Ray Lumbar Spine - AP & Lateral Views in Chennai

What is X - Ray Lumbar Spine - AP & Lateral Views in Chennai?

This test uses X rays to generate the images of lumbar spine (lower back) which consists of 5 vertebrae. It is used to check instability of spine in spondylolisthesis which is a spinal condition that causes lower back pain. It is also used to diagnose osteoarthritis, osteoporosis,abnormal curvature or degenerative changes in the lumbar spine.

The patient is asked to face the X-ray beam at backward position for anterior-posterior(AP) view, while the patient is asked to stand horizontal to the X-ray beam for lateral (LAT) view.

Pregnant women should inform the physician about their condition.