X-Rays

X-rays are a diagnostic imaging test that allows your doctor to look at your bones and soft tissues without surgery. At Mederi Urgent Care in the Melrose Hill neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the team of primary care physicians provides on-site X-rays to people of all ages. This imaging procedure is crucial to diagnosing broken bones, pneumonia, and other potentially severe health problems. Call Mederi Urgent Care today to schedule X-rays, or book your appointment online.

What are X-rays?

X-rays, or radiographs, use small amounts of radiation and digital sensors to create pictures of your bones and/or soft tissues. The procedure is entirely noninvasive and helps your Mederi Urgent Care provider diagnose health problems and develop treatment plans.

X-rays are a standard test to diagnose broken bones (fractures). But they can also diagnose disorders and diseases like pneumonia and certain cancers. 

When are X-rays recommended?

The Mederi Urgent Care team uses X-rays to:

• Check for broken bones
• Identify the cause of symptoms like pain and swelling
• Look for foreign objects in the body
• Look for structural problems with the bones, soft tissues, and organs
• Plan and evaluate treatments
• Provide screenings for cancer and other diseases

X-rays emit a small amount of radiation, but it isn’t enough to be dangerous. The team provides you with a protective apron to minimize your radiation exposure.

What does an X-ray involve?

Getting an X-ray is an outpatient procedure that takes 30-45 minutes.

Treatment doesn’t require special preparation, but you should avoid wearing jewelry to your appointment. Tell your provider if you have any implantable metal, like a prosthetic joint or a pacemaker.

Your Mederi Urgent Care provider asks you to sit, stand, or lie down, depending on the part of your body being X-rayed. They provide you with a lead apron that blocks the X-ray beams and asks you to remain motionless in a specific position.

Once you’re in position, your provider takes a series of X-ray images using a computer console. Don’t move and breathe lightly during the X-rays. Any movement, even slight ones, will affect the quality of the X-ray images.

After your X-rays are finished, your provider reviews them and explains the results.

How long does it take to get the results of my X-rays?

The X-ray machine develops photos instantly, so you can see the results the same day of your procedure. Your Mederi Urgent Care provider shows you the X-ray images and explains any areas of concern. If anything is found that requires medical attention, they develop a personalized treatment plan.

Call Mederi Urgent Care today to schedule an X-ray appointment, or book your visit online.