X-RAY

WHAT IS AN X-RAY AND WHY IS IT HELPFUL?

An X-ray is a painless process that uses radioactive materials to take pictures of bone.  If your doctor suspects vertebral degeneration, X-rays can be used to verify: a decrease in the height of space between discs, bone spurs, nerve bundle sclerosis (hardening), facet hypertrophy (enlargement), and instability during flexion or extension of limbs. X-rays show bones, but not much soft tissue, so they will definitely be used if fractures, infections, or tumors are suspected.

During X-rays, you will be asked to lie very still on a table and hold certain positions while photographs are taken of your spine.

PLACE OF PROCEDURE  
                                   
Texas Spine & Joint Hospital - 1814 Roseland Blvd  (Dr. Gordon’s office, 2nd Floor)

Northpark Medical Plaza (across from Mother Frances Hospital) - 910 E Houston

East Texas Medical Center Hospital - 1000 S Beckham