X光检查在骨科界非常普遍和实用，其基本原理是用电离辐射来透视人体骨骼形态。骨科医生可以利用X光快速评估骨折，损伤，脱位和关节退变等疾病。X光技术的局限性在于其只能检查骨骼平面图像，在必要的情况下，医生可能会结合其他影像技术来检查软组织和其他结构。

X-rays   are the fastest and easiest way for your doctor to view and assess bone   fractures, injuries, dislocations and joint abnormalities. UP Clinic has a   state-of-the-art full body x-ray that can produce a radiograph of the entire   spine.