Digital Radiography

During X-ray imaging or radiography, a part of the body is exposed to a very small quantity of X-rays which pass through the tissues, striking a film to create an image. The exposed X-ray film shows body structures in relation to their density. Bone is dense and does not let much radiation through, resulting in white images on the X-ray film. Fat has a lower density and appears gray while air in the lungs creates a black film image.

Most commonly, X-rays are used to look for bone lesions like fractures, dislocations and tumours or to examine the chest and abdomen. The imaging process is painless, fast and uses very low doses of radiation, making X-ray imaging a very quick,reliable and safe diagnostic tool.

RadLink operates on a digital radiography platform.

Scan Shows

• no preparation or appointment is required
• please notify the technologist if you are pregnant or could be pregnant
• if necessary, you may be asked to change into a hospital gown to eliminate the chance of any clothing material, snaps, buttons, etc., from interfering with the image
• you will be asked to remove any jewelry, eyeglasses or any other metal objects