On Site X-ray Specialist

Why would I need an X-ray?

An X-ray is a procedure that takes an image of the inside of your body. The team at Forest Urgent Care may recommend an X-ray to better evaluate a possible broken bone after a fall or injury or to take a look at your lungs to assess for pneumonia.

What is a digital X-ray?

A typical X-ray uses electromagnetic waves, which are a form of radiation, to get the right picture. A digital X-ray uses a special computer to help generate the needed image and reduces your exposure to radiation.

As an advanced medical facility, Forest Urgent Care provides the latest in medical technology, including digital X-rays.

What are the benefits of a digital X-ray?

The team at Forest Urgent Care prefers the digital X-rays to traditional X-rays for numerous reasons. Some of the benefits include:

• Reduced exposure to radiation
• Instant results
• Computer enhanced images for accurate results
• Images easily transferred to a disc

Forest Urgent Care wants to help you get well quickly, and using on-site digital X-rays allows the team to assess your condition and provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

What can I expect during an X-ray?

An X-ray is a painless, noninvasive procedure that doesn’t require any preparation. For better imaging, the medical professionals at Forest Urgent Care may have you change into a gown before taking the picture.

Once you’re ready, the X-ray technician has you sit or lie down on the X-ray table. While radiation levels are significantly lower with the digital imaging, the technician recommends you wear a lead apron over areas not being X-rayed for additional protection.

Then, the technician snaps the picture and sends it to a computer screen for analysis.

The procedure only takes a few minutes, but the technician may need to capture a few pictures from different angles for an accurate diagnosis.

What happens after I get the results?

After the team has evaluated your images, the doctor discusses the results with you and determines a treatment plan. If you have a broken bone, the team will provide initial stabilization before referring you to a specialist for assessment, setting, and casting.

For respiratory conditions, the team may be able to provide a treatment plan to help improve your condition. In any case, you can request a digital copy of the X-ray to show a specialist at a later date.

Get X-ray results quickly at Forest Urgent Care. Walk in or schedule an appointment online or by phone.