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Pelvis X-ray

Definition:

A pelvis X-ray is an examination involving images of the bones of the lower torso.

Alternative Names:
X-ray - pelvis

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How the test is performed:

The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an X-ray technician. You will be asked to lie down on the table. The pictures are then taken, with the body repositioned to provide different views.

How to prepare for the test:

Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. Remove all jewelry. You will wear a hospital gown.

For infants and children:

The preparation you can provide for this test depends on your child's age and experience. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following:

• Infant test or procedure preparation (birth to 1 year)
• Toddler test or procedure preparation (1 to 3 years)
• Preschooler test or procedure preparation (3 to 6 years)
• Schoolage test or procedure preparation (6 to 12 years)
• Adolescent test or procedure preparation (12 to 18 years)

How the test will feel:

There is no discomfort except possibly from positioning the body.

Why the test is performed:

The X-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of bones in the hips, pelvis, and upper legs.

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