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Do i need to take off work long to get a neck xray?

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Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Specializes in Pain Management

One to two hours: A neck x-ray may only take 1-2 hours if the procedure is scheduled a head of time. So you probably do not need to take off a whole day of work.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Do i need to take off work long to get a neck xray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Dr Ali agreed

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