A member asked:

My girlfriend's pelvic x-ray results came in. what can they tell for pelvic x-rays?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Pelvis: Depend upon why they were order in the first place, what they were looking for.You can see the integrity of the pelvic ring, any bone lesions, see if there is any pathogy in the hips jointsor sacro iliac joints, see if they are any fractures, osteoporosis, deformities of the bones and usually you can see the lower levels of the lumbar spine.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.8k views

Thank
Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Depends on symptoms: Interpretation of imaging depends a lot on information supplied as to reason for exam. Mainly bones are visualized and evidence of fracture, arthritis, subuxation of hips , disc disease of lower spine and tumor can be seen. Soft tissue masses and calcifications can also sometimes be detected.

Answered 5/23/2018

3.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

In a pelvic x-ray, what's the heart shaped thing on the bottom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can you safely have a pelvis X-ray without an lead apron on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the most comfortable position during a female pelvis x-ray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How many rad are in a pelvic and abdominal x-ray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Are pelvic x-rays safe for babies with suspected hip problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer