Shoulder, collarbone, shoulder blade and arm X-rays
Shoulder and arm X-rays in Tunis, Tunisia · Centre Urbain Nord
Shoulder, collarbone, shoulder blade and humerus X-rays in Tunis: pain, fall, dislocation, fracture or calcification.
What is it?
When is it indicated?
It looks for a fracture of the collarbone, shoulder blade or humerus.
It confirms the dislocation and checks, after it has been reduced, that the shoulder is back in place.
It looks for tendon calcification or arthritis.
It checks bone healing or the position of implanted hardware.
Preparation
Procedure
You remove clothing and metal objects from the area being examined, in a changing cubicle
You stand, sit or lie down with your shoulder against the plate
You may be asked to turn your arm or hold it in a specific position, without forcing if it hurts
Several images may be taken from different angles, called "views": from the front, from the side (lateral), sometimes at an oblique angle
During each image you need to keep still for a few seconds; you may be asked to hold your breath
After the examination, you can return to your usual activities straight away
Duration
About 5 to 15 minutes
Results
The images are analysed by a radiologist, who writes a report. It is given to you with the images and sent to your doctor, who will explain the results and the next steps. You will be told on the day of the examination when the results will be ready.
Precautions and contraindications
Your doctor and the radiology team will inform you in detail before the examination. Feel free to ask them your questions.
This information is general and does not replace the advice of your doctor, who chooses the examination suited to your situation.
Other examinations — Conventional radiology
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