An overview on X-Rays
X-Ray was discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen, a German scientist accidentally almost a century back. The images of X-Rays at present the most crucial diagnostic instrument in the field of medicine. They are used in the detection of bone injuries like dislocations and breaks and are also used in the monitoring the recovery process of patients in case of such injuries. With the help of chest x-Rays, physicians can examine your heart and lungs before confirming a diagnosis of lung cancer or collapsed lung, or pneumonia. Dentists too use them quite frequently. Ontario Diagnostic Centres(ODC) provide x-Ray services in Markham, Etobicoke and Oakville.
How does it function?
X-Rays can easily penetrate through material comprised of light atoms, such as flesh. They get absorbed by heavier atoms, such as metals. A beam of electrons of high energy crashes into a target metal which results in the production of x-Rays. A filter close to the source of the x-Ray shields the Rays of low energy. This makes way for the high energy Rays to pass through the body of a patient toward a film. A second sheet is incorporated to prevent the separated x-Rays from making the picture a bit obscured.
What are X-Rays used for?
X-Rays can easily penetrate through material comprised of light atoms, such as flesh. They get absorbed by heavier atoms, such as metals. A beam of electrons of high energy crashes into a target metal which results in the production of x-Rays. A filter close to the source of the x-Ray shields the Rays of low energy. This makes way for the high energy Rays to pass through the body of a patient toward a film. A second sheet is incorporated to prevent the separated x-Rays from making the picture a bit obscured.
Do you need appointment for X-Rays?
For doing only X-Ray you do not need an appointment. You can just walk in during the office hours. Appointment is only required for Ultrasound.
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