Why is it done?
Majority of all radiographs obtained in the institute are images of the chest. A chest Xray is usually done for the evaluation of lungs, heart & surrounding anatomy. Pneumonia, heart failure, pleurisy and lung cancer can be diagnosed or suspected on a chest X-ray, along with other less common conditions. X ray images of skull, spine, joints & extremities are performed to assist the physician in identifying & treating fractures, bone infections, diagnose & monitor the progression of degenerative diseases such as arthritis & cancer.