Spinal X-ray

Back X-Ray, Neck X-Ray, X-Ray, Back, X-Ray, Neck, X-Ray, Spine

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• If you are pregnant. The X-rays may not be safe for the fetus.
• If you have had a test with barium contrast material in the past 4 days. Barium shows up on X-ray films and can make it hard to get a clear picture.
• If you cannot remain still during the test. The pictures may not be clear.
• If you are very overweight. This can make it hard to see the details of the spinal X-ray.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: April 24, 2008
Medical Review:	Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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