The X-ray is the oldest type of medical imaging. It’s still the medical imaging technology that is used most often today.
Fluoroscopic procedures are tests that use photos and video to see parts of the body as they move in real time. This lets doctors watch a heart as it pumps or see how someone swallows, for example.
About these imaging tests
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Types of X-ray and fluoroscopic exams
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Intra-articular joint injection
This is a type of X-ray that uses an injection (shot) to help look at joint (where two bones meet) spaces.
Barium study
This is a type of fluoroscopy exam that uses a contrast (X-ray dye) called barium to look at the digestive tract.
Hysterosalpingogram
This is a type of fluoroscopy exam that looks at the inside of the uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes.
Cystogram and voiding cysto-urethrogram
This is an imaging exam that uses contrast and fluoroscopy to take pictures of the bladder.
Lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture is also known as a spinal tap. This exam is done to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Chest fluoroscopy, sniff test
Chest fluoroscopy or a sniff test is a "live" X-ray done to look at your diaphragm when you breathe.
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