What is Bone Radiography?
Radiography, known to most people as x-ray, is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. X-ray images can be used to diagnose and monitor the progression of degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. It’s the fastest and the easiest way for physicians to view and assess broken bones. These days, radiologists have also developed alternative imaging methods that do not rely on radiation, such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Modern state-of-the-art x-ray systems (such as mammography systems, angiographic equipment and CT scanners) use very tightly controlled x-ray beams with significant filtration and dose control methods to minimize radiation exposure. Osteoarthritis Diagnosis: What Does X-Ray Equipment Look Like? Radiography equipment consists of a large, flat table with a drawer that holds an x-ray film cassette into which a film is placed. Suspended above the table is an apparatus that holds the x-ray tube, which can be moved over the body to
