X-Ray

An x-ray machine uses the unique properties of x-rays (electromagnetic radiation) to generate images of bones and dense materials within the body. It functions as a camera, employing x-ray beams to penetrate soft tissue and produce images of bones, chest, abdomen, and other body parts. While there is a certain level of risk associated with x-rays due to radiation exposure, the amount of radiation you are exposed to during an x-ray examination depends on the specific body part being examined and your age (children being more sensitive than adults). In general, physicians consider the radiation exposure from x-rays to be low, and they believe that the benefits of undergoing an x-ray outweigh the associated risks. X-rays are commonly employed to capture images of bones, teeth, chest, and abdomen to detect fractures, infections, dislocations, bone decay, and other medical conditions.