X-ray of the carpus (wrist) – AP + lateral

X-ray of the carpus (wrist) – AP + lateral

A referral from a doctor is required to take the test.

The scan involves short-term exposure of a given body area to X-rays. X-rays are a type of electromagnetic waves that penetrate the obstacles on their way. Once the X-ray source is directed at the right body part, a beam of rays is sent, penetrating the skin, internal organs and bones. The particular parts of the body manifest different X-ray absorption degrees. Bones, due to their high density, absorb more radiation than soft tissues (the liver, the kidneys). On the other hand, muscles, the adipose (fatty) tissue and internal organs allow free penetration of the X-rays. As a result, areas of higher density are visualised as light objects, soft tissues as dark/grey, whereas the air – as black.

The X-ray scan of the carpus (wrist) helps to diagnose:

• injuries;
• fractures;
• dislocations;
• degenerative lesions (idiopathic, post-traumatic);
• inflammatory lesions;
• developmental anomalies;
• aseptic bone necrosis.

Preparation for the X-ray scan of the carpus (wrist)

A referral from a doctor is required to take the test.

It is necessary to have a medical prescription for the examination, containing:

• an indication of the entity issuing the prescription,
• the patient’s personal data (name and surname, date of birth, sex, PESEL, address and place of residence),
• in the event where the patient is a minor, a fully incapacitated person or a person incapable of giving consent – the name (names) and surname of the statutory representative and the address of his/her place of residence,
• purpose of and grounds for the examination,
• preliminary clinical diagnosis for the performance of a medical radiological procedure,
• the signature and stamp of the person prescribing the test / examination or procedure.

A referral from a doctor is required to take the test.

Where to get a X-ray scan of the carpus (wrist) in Warsaw?

There is no need to schedule an X-ray examination for a specific day. All the patient needs to do is come to the X-ray unit within the appropriate hours provided below:

	Foksal 3/5	Wałbrzyska 46
Monday	8:00 – 15:00	07:30 – 08:30 9:30 – 13:30 15:30 – 20:30
Tuesday	8:00 – 15:00	07:30 – 13:30 14:00 – 20:30
Wednesday	8:00 – 15:00	07:30 – 13:30 14:00 – 20:30
Thursday	8:00 – 15:00	07:30 – 08:30 09:30 – 13:30 14:00 – 16:00 17:00 – 20:30
Friday	8:00 – 15:00	07:30 – 08:30 09:30 – 13:30 15:30 – 17:00 18:00 – 20:30
Saturday	08:00 – 15:00	09:00 – 19:00
Sunday		10:00 – 14:00 (NOTE: Different price list!)

Check for changes:

• Medical Center Wałbrzyska 46
• Medical Center Foksal 3/5

You should report to the X-ray laboratory at least 30-40 minutes before the end of the laboratory's work.