Some diagnoses cannot be made without an X-ray — for example, precisely measuring the degree of scoliosis. In other cases, functional problems do not show up on imaging or instrumental tests at all.
1Scoliometer — monitoring without repeated radiation exposure
X-rays are not used every time to measure the grade of scoliosis. Instead, a scoliometer is used — this avoids repeated radiation exposure, especially in children.
To decide which type of examination you need, it is better to have a doctor’s assessment first.
We look not at where the pain is, but at where it comes from.
— Dr. Elfana Suleymanova, Center Director · Internist and osteopathic physician