X-ray of the spine

X-rays are performed at the following addresses:

Kyiv, Bereznyakivska St. 30B (Livoberezhna)
Kyiv, Hryshka St. 1 (Poznyaki)
Irpin, Universytetska St. 2/1, building 3
Digital X-ray of the spine is a basic method for diagnosing abnormalities in the structure of the human spine. It can be used to examine the condition of the entire spinal column, as well as parts of the spine or each vertebra.

In most cases a study of a certain spine section is prescribed:

• cervical spine x-ray;
• thoracic spine x-ray;
• lumbosacral spine x-ray;
• lumbar spine x-ray;
• coccyx x-ray.

It makes it possible to reduce the radiation exposure received during the examination.

These symptoms may occur in the case of:

• fractures, including compression fractures of the spine;
• curvature of the spine (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis);
• osteochondrosis;
• osteoporosis;
• osteoarthritis;
• tumors;
• tuberculosis of the spine;
• displacement of the vertebrae;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• gastric ulcer;
• Charcot's disease and others.

If a cervical or thoracic spine examination is scheduled, no prior preparation is required. If an X-ray of the lumbar spine is to be performed, simple preparation is required to remove gases from the intestines, which can blur the picture.

If it is a planned X-ray of the lumbar spine, then a few days later it is advisable to switch to a diet that excludes foods that provoke increased gas formation; the intestines are cleaned in advance, and the examination itself is performed on an empty stomach. If the examination is urgent, then bowel cleansing is possible with an enema.

The examination is usually performed in a lying position - on the back or on the side (depending on which projection is needed).X-ray does not cause any discomfort - the procedure is painless and takes a few minutes, after which the patient receives the results of the examination and the diagnostician's conclusion.

It is recommended to undergo X-rays only when prescribed by a doctor, since the study is accompanied by a small amount of radiation exposure.

There are very few contraindications to standard X-rays, and most of them are relative. It is recommended to prescribe the study with caution to children under 14 years of age, as well as patients with open wounds and bleeding.

Contraindications to X-rays of the spine with contrast are:

• allergy to iodine;
• decompensated diabetes mellitus;
• renal or liver failure;
• some thyroid diseases;
• pneumothorax - accumulation of air in the pleural cavity.

In the clinic «Oxford Medical Kyiv» X-ray examinations are performed using a modern digital X-ray system Siemens Multix Select DR of German production. Thanks to this device, patient examinations are performed:

• with minimal radiation exposure (many times less than in analog X-rays);
• with maximum speed (there is no need to wait for the film to develop - the obtained data is immediately displayed on the computer monitor);
• with better quality (the image provides more diagnostic information to the doctor).

The price of a spine X-ray at the Oxford Medical clinic may vary depending on the number of views, the use of contrast and functional tests. For example, a cervical or lumbar spine X-ray in one view will cost less than a spine X-ray in 2 views, a cervical spine X-ray with functional tests or a panoramic spine X-ray. You can find out the cost here.