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X-rays

X-rays are similar to light and radio waves. They can go through your body and create a picture. X-rays are used for several types of examination. For example, they are commonly used to check if a bone is broken.

  HealthInfo recommends the following pages

• Inside Radiology
  • Plain radiography (X-rays)

    This factsheet is about using X-rays to image the body.

  • Children's X-ray examination

    This factsheet is about using X-rays to image children's bodies.

Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Endorsed by clinical director, Radiology, Canterbury DHB. Last reviewed June 2016.

Page reference: 49936

Review key: HISXN-86976