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Why are X-rays taken of the hand in mallet finger?
X rays will be taken to determine if the bone at the top of the finger has been fractured.
What is a cholecystogram?
Cholecystogram is a series of x-rays taken of the gallbladder. A fatty meal is given to stimulate gallbladder after preliminary films, and additional x-rays are then taken.
When are more than four x-rays taken during a mammogram?
A total of four x rays, two of each breast, are taken for a screening mammogram.
Why are wrist x-rays taken when carpal tunnel syndrome is suspected?
Wrist x rays are often taken to rule out the possibility of a tumor causing pressure on the median nerve.
What is a stereotactic device?
It has x rays are taken from several angles
How many X-rays are taken in the U.S.?
On average in 1997, X-ray services were performed in 9.4 percent of all combined visits to physicians
Can x rays be absorbed?
YES. X-rays are absorbed by metals and bone (ex: when you get your x-ray taken, all you can see is metal and bones, no skins or tissues).
What x-rays may help a dentist evaluate malocclusion?
When malocclusion is suspected, photographs and x rays of the face and mouth may be taken for further study.
What is a metallic powder that is introduced to the large intestine and x-rays are taken?
barium
Why are x-rays no longer taken?
But they are - assuming the equipment is available, and a doctor think they are needed.
Is there x rays on the border of Mexico?
Yes, on the US side.
What is overlapping in radiology dental?
Either teeth are overlapped, or poor technique when taken X-rays.
