The lumbar spine anteroposterior view images the lumbar spine in its anatomical position. This projection is utilized in many clinical conditions including trauma, postoperatively, and chronic conditions. The lateral view shows an orthogonal view of the AP/PA view and is utilized in many conditions such as trauma, postoperatively, and chronic conditions. This view is also ideal for characterizing spinal alignment.
Test information: Fasting NOT needed
Reporting: Within 04 hours*
- No preparations are needed.
- Please carry your medical documents.
- You may be asked to remove some clothing and change it into a gown for the exam. Remove jewellery, metallic objects, or clothing that might interfere with the x-ray images.
- Women should inform about any chance of pregnancy as generally, an X-ray is not performed on pregnant patients.
- Please carry identification proof such as an Aadhar card, pan card etc.
- किसी तैयारी की जरूरत नहीं है।
- कृपया अपने चिकित्सा दस्तावेज ले जाएं।
- परीक्षण के लिए आपको कुछ कपड़े उतारने और गाउन में बदलने के लिए कहा जा सकता है। गहने, धातु की वस्तुओं या कपड़े जो एक्स-रे छवियों में हस्तक्षेप कर सकते हैं, को हटा दें।
- महिलाओं को गर्भावस्था के बारे में सूचित करना चाहिए क्योंकि आमतौर पर गर्भवती रोगियों पर एक्स-रे नहीं किया जाता है।
- कृपया आधार कार्ड, पैन कार्ड आदि जैसे पहचान प्रमाण साथ रखें।
- X-ray imaging is a simple procedure to perform.
- The technologist positions you as per the protocol and carefully aims the x-ray beam at the area of interest.
- You are requested to remain still and may need to hold your breath when asked to do so.
- When the examination is complete, the technologist may ask you to wait until the images are verified.
- The total duration of the imaging procedure may take upto 15 minutes.
* For details, please see service-related policies