FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

• Purpose: Visualise the entire femur in two standard projections—Anterior-Posterior (AP) and Lateral (LAT).
• Duration: 10–15 minutes
• Radiation: Very low dose, considered safe for adults and children above two years.
• Availability: Walk-in or online booking every day, 7 AM–9 PM.

What is FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN?

A femur X-ray AP view captures the thigh bone from front to back; the lateral view shows it from the side. Together, they create a complete 2-D picture of bone alignment, joint spaces, and surrounding soft-tissue outlines. Digital sensors instantly convert the X-ray beam into detailed images that can be zoomed, enhanced, and shared with your doctor within minutes.

Types of FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

1. Conventional Digital X-ray – standard, lowest dose
2. Weight-bearing Femur X-ray – taken while standing to assess alignment under load
3. Long-leg Femur X-ray – extends from hip to ankle for limb-length or alignment studies

• Bone continuity – fracture lines, callus formation
• Alignment – varus/valgus angles, rotation
• Joint spaces – hip, knee cartilage width
• Cortical thickness – signs of thinning or thickening
• Medullary canal – lesions or marrow changes
• Soft-tissue swelling – indirect fracture signs

• Confirm or rule out femoral fracture
• Monitor healing progress after surgery or casting
• Evaluate bone density in metabolic disorders
• Detect foreign bodies after trauma
• Pre-employment screening for defence or sports academies

• After a femur fracture from falls, sports, or road accidents
• Persistent thigh pain or unexplained limping
• Suspected bone infection (osteomyelitis)
• Bone tumour screening or follow-up
• Pre-surgical planning for hip or knee replacement
• Paediatric cases of suspected congenital deformity or growth-plate injury

Benefits of Taking the FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

• Quick: Results within 30 minutes
• Non-invasive: No injections or sedation
• Cost-effective: Less expensive than CT or MRI
• Portable reports: Digital images shared instantly via secure email or app
• Low radiation: Equivalent to 3 days of natural background exposure

Illnesses Diagnosed with FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

• Fractures – transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted
• Osteomyelitis – bone infection with lytic or sclerotic changes
• Bone cysts or benign tumours (enchondroma, osteochondroma)
• Malignant tumours – osteosarcoma, metastasis
• Osteoarthritis – joint-space narrowing, osteophytes
• Rickets or osteomalacia – bowing and Looser zones
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease – paediatric avascular necrosis

• Wear loose cotton clothing; avoid zippers, studs, or metal prints on thighs.
• Remove jewellery, belts, and keys from the waist down.
• Inform the technician if you have a surgical implant—it shows on X-ray but poses no risk.
• No fasting required; you may eat and drink normally.

Pre-requisites FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

• Doctor’s prescription or digital referral (bring printed or QR code)
• Valid ID for registration
• Previous imaging discs (if any) for comparison
• If pregnant, provide LMP date and consult our radiologist for shielding options.

Best Time to Take the FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

• Immediately after trauma – within 24 hours for diagnostic accuracy
• Follow-up scans – 4–6 weeks post-fracture, or as advised by orthopaedic surgeon
• Elective cases – any weekday morning for shorter waiting times.

Eligibility

• Adults & children ≥ 2 years
• Pregnant women – only with medical justification and abdominal shielding
• Elderly – no age limit; extra positioning support provided
• Wheelchair users – accessible rooms and lifts available

Procedure for Taking a FEMUR AP & LAT X-RAY SCAN

1. Check-in at reception with prescription and ID.
2. Change into our cotton gown if your clothing has metal.
3. Positioning –

• AP view: Lie or stand with the front of your thigh against the detector.
• LAT view: Turn 90°, outer side of thigh against the detector.

1. Hold still while the technician steps behind the shield and clicks the exposure.
2. Review for positioning; retake only if needed.
3. Dress and collect your report within 30 minutes.

Caution Before Taking the Test

• Declare pregnancy or possibility of pregnancy.
• Remove piercings from lower body.
• Tell us about claustrophobia or mobility issues; we will adjust technique.
• Bring a companion for children or elderly needing assistance.