Before the Test:
• No fasting or special preparation is needed.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to your wrist.
• You may be asked to remove jewelry, watches, or any metal objects from your hand and wrist, as they can interfere with the X-ray image.

 Inform the Technician If:
• You are pregnant or may be pregnant – although radiation exposure is minimal, extra precautions may be taken.

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Before the Test:
• No fasting or special preparation is required.
• Wear your prescribed spinal brace exactly as instructed by your doctor or orthotist.
• Wear comfortable clothing that fits over or under the brace (you may be asked to wear a gown).
• Remove all unnecessary metal objects like jewelry, belts, or metal accessories, as they may interfere with the image quality.

 Inform the Technician If:
• You are pregnant or might be pregnant, as special precautions will be taken due to radiation exposure.
• You have discomfort, skin issues, or pain related to the brace – the technician may assist in positioning to reduce discomfort.

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 Before the Test:
• No fasting or special dietary restrictions are required.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Remove all metal objects such as jewelry, belts, glasses, or bras with metal components to avoid interference with imaging.

Inform the Radiology Team If:
• You are pregnant or might be pregnant – radiation exposure should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
• You have any back pain, injury, or limited mobility – the technician will assist or adjust the position as needed.
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Before the Test:
• No fasting or special diet is required.
• Wear comforable, loose-fitting clothes. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Remove all metallic items like jewelry, eyeglasses, belts, or bras with underwire.

 Important to Inform the Technician If:
• You are pregnant or suspect pregnancy – due to radiation, extra precautions or alternative imaging may be necessary.
• You have pain or limited mobility that may make bending uncomfortable — the technician may assist or modify the procedure accordingly.

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 Before the Test:
• No fasting or special preparation is required.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown.
• Remove all metal objects (jewelry, belts, glasses, underwire bras, etc.) to prevent interference with the imaging.

Inform the Technician If:
• You are pregnant or suspect pregnancy – radiation exposure is avoided unless absolutely necessary.
• You have limited mobility, severe pain, or previous spinal surgeries – special precautions may be taken to ensure safety during bending.

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Before the Test:
• No fasting or special diet is needed.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Remove all metallic items such as jewelry, eyeglasses, belts, and clothing with metal zippers or buttons.

Inform the Technician If:
• You are pregnant or could be pregnant – even scout views involve radiation, so precautions must be taken.
• You have any spinal hardware or implants, which may affect imaging.
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 Fasting:
o Not required – you can eat and drink normally.
Clothing & Accessories:
o Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.
o You may be asked to change into a gown to avoid metal artifacts in the image.
o Remove all metallic objects from the lower body, including:
Pants with zippers or buttons
Anklets or leg jewelry
Shoes
Inform the Radiologist If:
o You are pregnant or suspect pregnancy
o You have implants, rods, or plates in the lower limbs
o You are unable to stand unaided (the scan may be done lying down in such cases)
During the Procedure:
o You will be asked to stand straight and still with both legs equally weighted.
o The technologist will position you for 3 exposures (hip, knee, ankle) in a single alignment.
o The X-ray machine will capture images that are later digitally stitched to create a full-leg view.
o In some cases, a ruler or calibration marker may be placed beside the legs for accurate measurement.

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 Before the Test:
• No fasting or special diet is needed.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing – you may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Remove all metal objects such as jewelry, eyeglasses, belts, hairpins, or bras with underwire, as they can interfere with image clarity.

 Inform the Radiology Team If:
• You are pregnant or suspect you might be – X-rays involve radiation, and special precautions may be needed.
• You have had any spinal surgery or implants like rods or screws.

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Before the Test:
• No fasting or special diet is required.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Remove all metallic items such as jewelry, belts, bras with metal hooks, or any clothing with zippers or buttons that might interfere with the imaging.

Important to Inform the Technician If:
• You are pregnant or may be pregnant – radiation exposure is usually avoided unless absolutely necessary.
• You have had any recent spine surgery or implants (like metal rods, plates, or screws).

During the Test:
• You will be asked to stand or lie down straight while the X-ray machine takes images from the front.
• Stay very still while the X-ray is being taken to avoid blurring.

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 Fasting:
o Not required – you can eat and drink normally.
Clothing & Accessories:
o Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.
o You may be asked to change into a gown to avoid metal artifacts in the image.
o Remove all metallic objects from the lower body, including:
Pants with zippers or buttons
Anklets or leg jewelry
Shoes
Inform the Radiologist If:
o You are pregnant or suspect pregnancy
o You have implants, rods, or plates in the lower limbs
o You are unable to stand unaided (the scan may be done lying down in such cases)
During the Procedure:
o You will be asked to stand straight and still with both legs equally weighted.
o The technologist will position you for 3 exposures (hip, knee, ankle) in a single alignment.
o The X-ray machine will capture images that are later digitally stitched to create a full-leg view.
o In some cases, a ruler or calibration marker may be placed beside the legs for accurate measurement.

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