spinal x-ray
Vertebral column photograph
A spinal x-ray is a radiographic image of the vertebral column, used to diagnose fractures, alignment problems, arthritis, or bone abnormalities.
The procedure captures the spine from different angles—typically front, side, or oblique views: The doctor ordered a spinal x-ray after the car accident.
Also called spine x-ray.
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- radiographImage from radiation exposure
- medical imagingCreating pictures inside bodies
- radiology departmentMedical imaging facility section
- lumbarOf the lower spine
lower back · cervical · thoracic · scoliosis · fracture · disc · imaging · skeleton · posture · backbone · alignment · doctor · hospital · lead apron · film · diagnosis · herniated · compression
spinal x-rayspinal surgery
Procedure on vertebral column
spinal fusion · laminectomy · discectomy · epidural injection · physical therapy
spinal x-rayspinal MRI
Vertebral column imaging
physical examination · functional MRI · PET scan · bone scan · myelogram