X-rays are used to take pictures of the chest, bones, and other structures inside your body. They help your healthcare team diagnose broken bones, find other injuries, infections, or other health concerns. Because x-rays are quick and widely available, they are one of the most commonly used medical imaging tools.

For more information on x-rays, choose a link below:

• Abdominal x-ray
• Adult x-ray: About this test
• Arthrogram (joint x-ray)
• Chest x-ray
• Chest x-ray: About your child's test
• Dental x-ray: About this test
• Extremity x-ray
• Facial x-ray
• Learning about abnormal x-ray results
• Learning about your child's x-ray test (video)
• Learning about your x-ray test (video)
• Pediatric x-ray: About your child's test
• Skull x-ray
• Spinal x-ray
• Swallowing x-rays: Barium and modified barium

If you have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you might need to remove your sensor for any imaging test if the sensor gets in the way of the image. Learn more about continuous glucose monitors and imaging tests (PDF) to see if you need to remove your CGM for your x-ray.​

Your health, safety, and imaging tests

Some imaging tests use radiation. Your imaging team will watch you closely to keep you safe. If you have questions about safety, the test, or your health ask the imaging staff or your healthcare provider.

For more information on imaging tests and your health and safety, choose a link below:

• Learning about radiation exposure
• Pregnancy: Chemicals, cosmetics, and radiation
• Radiation exposure: Risks and health effects​​