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An X-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test exposing part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of any bone in the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.

An X-ray:

• Diagnoses broken bones or joint dislocation
• Demonstrates proper alignment and stabilization of bony fragments following treatment of a fracture
• Guides orthopedic surgery, such as spine repair/fusion, joint replacement and fracture reductions
• Looks for injury, infection, arthritis, abnormal bone growths, and bony changes seen in metabolic conditions
• Assists in the detection and diagnosis of bone cancer
• Locates foreign objects in soft tissues around or in bones