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X-ray of the shoulder joint
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The X-ray of the shoulder joint is designed to detect damage that has occurred due to external or internal (various diseases) factors.
The shoulder joint is a complex construction in our body, without which the hands could not be so mobile. This joint has a very important function. He connects the humerus with the entire free limb and scapula. The shoulder joint is a bundle of fibers that is responsible for the mobility of the hand. These fibers are not strengthened by the muscles, which makes our hands mobile, and on the other hand, they cause frequent dislocations.
Indications for X-ray of the shoulder joint
With a modern lifestyle, no one is immune from joint problems. Indications for x-ray of the shoulder joint can be varied. If a person feels pain or discomfort in the shoulder, he can go to any clinic and take an X-ray. To date, in order to calculate the problem, it is possible to do not only an x-ray on radiography, but to take a picture on an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Still depending on the problem with the shoulder, you can do ultrasound (ultrasound).
When a person feels pain in the joint, there was trauma, inflammation, acute and chronic pain, limited movement in the shoulder area, swelling in the joint area, an increase in the shoulder joint area, a suspicion of a dislocation. If after a hard work there is a feeling of pain in the joint or spent a lot of time in standing position, after sports training, professional or other joint damage. Even with the slightest suspicion of any problem in the shoulder, it is better to consult a specialist who will help and cure your shoulder.
How is the X-ray of the shoulder joint performed?
Using an X-ray, you can easily find out what the problem is and how to properly treat the shoulder. X-rays are made in a special apparatus, which has a complex structure. As a rule, the entire procedure takes 10-15 minutes. Special preparation for the study is not necessary. Before preparation, the patient wears a special apron, which protects the organs from radiation. For the procedure, the patient lies or stands, and the doctor is in another room to take a picture.
To reduce the harm in X-rays after the procedure, you need to drink more liquid and eat foods with vitamin C.
Contraindications to the X-ray of the shoulder joint
In order to get an X-ray, you need to first sign up for a medical center. Clothing for the procedure should be comfortable and without metal inserts. Of course, there are contraindications for X-rays. First of all, this applies to children under the age of fifteen and pregnant women. Nursing mothers also can not undergo X-rays. People with excess weight also have contraindications. X-rays are also irradiation, which can not be performed more than twice a year. Abuse of such a procedure can lead even to oncological diseases.
Deciphering the results of the X-ray of the shoulder joint
Deciphering the results of an X-ray of the shoulder is performed by a specialist - a radiologist. In the picture, the doctor distinguishes between darkening and shadows. Finds the foci of the disease, distinguishes the structure of the joint. At the end, the radiologist writes the conclusion depending on what he saw on the X-ray. When you show pictures to different doctors, you will get a different result. The diagnosis will be similar, but described in different terms. This confirms the fact that the radiology is based on the evaluation of the image that the doctor received.
Where can I get a x-ray of the shoulder joint?
To make an x-ray of the shoulder joint, you need to contact a specialized diagnostic center. Here in a short time you will make a transcript. If you with a pain in the shoulder came to the hospital, you can be sent to X-ray room at a medical facility. X-ray room is not in every hospital, and, even more so, in a polyclinic. If it is a question of small cities or villages, the patient is more likely to have to go to the regional center or the neighboring big city. There are also private x-ray rooms that exist autonomously from public hospitals, but cooperate with them.
Cost
The cost and preparation depend on the institution you choose. When you have a referral from a doctor, you can probably do it free of charge in the hospital. But in this case you will have to wait in line and wait for the result. If you decide to go to a private diagnostic center, of course, here you will need to pay at the prices indicated in the price list, which differ significantly depending on the equipment used. In addition, the price depends on the level of services that the center provides to you. We must not forget about the apparatus on which the x-ray of the shoulder joint will be made. The more modern the device, the more expensive will be the service.
The average cost of an X-ray of the shoulder joint is 150-200 UAH.
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