X-ray
X-ray imaging provides a way for physicians to see static images of your body. A traditional X-ray exam uses tiny amounts of radiation to create still pictures of the human body. Although primarily used to visualize bones, including the spine and skull, X-ray is also useful for exams of soft tissues. X-ray is also used to guide access to joints during procedures.
Other uses of X-ray include:
- Detecting structural problems within your inner ear
- Checking spinal alignment to make sure that spinal fixation hardware is not loose or broken
- Eliminating arthritis as a cause for neuromuscular disorders
- Helping to diagnose:
- Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Dizziness
- Neuromuscular disorders
Northwestern Medicine specialists are committed to safe and effective X-ray exposure using the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) philosophy and featuring new technologies that give you:
- More enhanced images
- More detailed images
- Greater capacity
- A more comfortable experience
Locations Offering this Test
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.Chicago, IL 60611place -
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
1000 N. Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045place -
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 N. Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190place -
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
300 Randall RoadGeneva, IL 60134place -
Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center Diagnostic Imaging
2701 Patriot Blvd.Suite 175Glenview, IL 60026placePhone 847.535.8000 -
Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center
1475 E. Belvidere RoadGrayslake, IL 60030placePhone 847.535.8000 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Rochelle
450 Coronado DriveRochelle, IL 61068placePhone 815.561.0002 -
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
1 Kish Hospital DriveDeKalb, IL 60115placePhone 815.756.1521 -
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
1302 N. Main St.Sandwich, IL 60548placePhone 815.786.8484 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging McHenry Route 31
2507 N. Richmond RoadMcHenry, IL 60051placePhone 815.338.6600 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Crystal Lake
360 Station DriveCrystal Lake, IL 60014placePhone 815.477.3400 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Woodstock
3701 Doty RoadWoodstock, IL 60098placePhone 815.334.5566 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging McHenry
4201 Medical Center DriveMcHenry, IL 60050placePhone 815.334.5566 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Huntley
10350 Haligus RoadHuntley, IL 60142placePhone 815.334.5566 -
Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging McHenry County Orthopaedics Crystal Lake
420 N. IL Route 31Crystal Lake, IL 60014placePhone 815.356.5200 -
Northwestern Medicine Vernon Hills Imaging
870 N. Milwaukee Ave.Second FloorVernon Hills, IL 60061placePhone 847.535.8000