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How Do X-rays Work?
The sun. It gives us warmth. It gives us light. Warmth and light are forms of energy, and from this energy, many wonderful things can happen. Light comes from the sun in the form of electromagnetic waves.
There are different types of electromagnetic waves, and some are visible and some are not. The ones we are most familiar with are radio waves, ultraviolet rays, and microwaves. It is these invisible waves of electromagnetic energy that give us the use of X-rays. But let’s find out how X-rays produce a picture of our bones.
Not Just for Broken Bones
X-rays are primarily used in the medical and dental field. Some of the more common X-rays are done for broken bones and fractures, swallowed items, damage to bones from arthritis, and lung infections. X-rays are also used in a CT scanner, or computed tomography. This modality uses multiple X-rays during one scan, to give a layer-by-layer image. X-rays are also being used in non-medical areas, like airport security and by NASA in outer space.
At Independent Imaging, we provide X-rays and other digital imaging services in Palm Beach County. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologists are dedicated to improving your health and quality of life through the benefits of digital imaging, including early and accurate diagnosis of your condition.
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