X-ray

X-rays are the gold standard for viewing and diagnosing bone problems. But they can reveal other conditions as well, from pneumonia and lung cancer to arthritis and kidney stones. With our caring team at Pure Health Aurora, you can receive in-house X-rays so that you can get the care you need at one office without the time, hassle, and long wait at a hospital. Call our office in Aurora, Illinois, or book a consultation online today if you need an X-ray or are struggling with a painful injury.

How do X-rays create images?

X-rays create images by sending a small amount of radiation through your body. The image produced by an X-ray depends on the amount of radiation absorbed by the tissues.

Hard tissues (bones) absorb more X-rays than soft tissues. Bones appear white, making fractures, cracks, and other bone problems highly visible. The images of soft tissues appear as shades of gray.

When would I need an X-ray?

X-rays are hands down the best technique for diagnosing bone injuries. Our team at Pure Health Aurora can also take in-office X-rays to detect conditions like:

• Bone spurs
• Bone infections
• Bone cancer
• Arthritis
• Slipped vertebrae
• Foreign objects
• Lung cancer
• Pneumonia
• Enlarged heart
• Blocked blood vessels
• Kidney and bladder stones
• Lung infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and emphysema

What happens during an X-ray?

Our team at Pure Health Aurora puts you in the best position to get a clear image of the targeted area. Then, our team will place a lead apron over the surrounding area to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.

We will then position the X-ray machine next to your body and put an X-ray detector on the opposite side. After going through your body, the X-ray beam hits the detector, which converts the beam into an image. When the X-ray machine and detector are in place, your provider will go behind a protective wall and take the X-ray.

You never feel an X-ray beam, but getting an X-ray can be uncomfortable because you can’t move. Our providers will work to accomodate patients who have trouble keeping still, like those with severe pain or bone fractures and children who've suffered an injury.  

Request an appointment online or call the office today to schedule a consulation and have X-rays taken.