Radiologie (radiographie)
X-ray is the most common medical imaging exam. It uses X-rays to visualise bones, joints, the chest and the abdomen. Fast and painless, it helps diagnose fractures, osteoarthritis, pneumonia and many other conditions.
Book an appointment →When is this exam needed?
- Fractures and bone trauma
- Joint pain, osteoarthritis
- Chest assessment (lungs, heart)
- Digestive conditions
- Post-operative follow-up
How it works
The exam takes a few minutes. The technician positions you in front of the device. You must stay still while the image is taken. In most cases no special preparation is needed.
Preparation
No preparation needed. Inform the technician if you are pregnant. Remove jewellery and metal objects from the area being examined.