A member asked:

Help? i have had problems with my hip so tomorrow i'm going to for a x ray. will i have to remove my leggings and pants?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: In general, xrays can penetrate through clothing and do not have to be removed for a good xray. However, this would be dependent on the operator of the xray machine and the radiologist reading the xray.

Answered 3/29/2014

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