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Pelvis X-rayDefinition A pelvis X-ray is an examination involving images of the bones of the lower torso. How the test is performed The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an X-ray technician. You will be asked to lie down on the table. The pictures are then taken, with the body repositioned to provide different views. How to prepare for the test Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. Remove all jewelry. You will wear a hospital gown. How the test will feel There is no discomfort except possibly from positioning the body. Why the test is performed The X-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of bones in the hips, pelvis, and upper legs. What abnormal results mean Abnormal results may include pelvic fractures; tumors of the ilium, ischium, or pubis (the bones of the pelvis); and sacroiliitis (inflammation of the sacroiliac area where the sacrum joins the ilium bone). Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include ankylosing spondylitis. What the risks are There is low radiation exposure. However, pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of X-rays. Illustrations
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