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Is my hip X-ray overexposed with a 35 mAs setting?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a hip X-ray of 35 mAs. An average hip x-ray is supposed to be 20 mAs/.07 mSv. So if my hip x-ray was 35 mAs, how many more mSv have I received? Was I overexposed? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The x-ray power output depends on mAs (milliampere-seconds) and kVp (kilovoltage peak) parameters. The average hip x-ray can be done at about 20 to 30 mAs and 70 to 80 KVp. The general rule is that the percentage increase in mAs causes a similar increase in radiation... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Please review the images 11 months post-operative, when a dynamic hip screw was inserted five days after the hip fracture. A wait of five days was observed before the initial surgery. Unfortunately, a secondary fracture has occurred due to the hardware, leading to decreased mobility a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The images you have sent me do not allow me to identify any secondary fracture. Could you please provide more details about your concerns? Are you able to bear weight on that limb? Do you have any recent X-rays available for review?Please revert back with the answers.Tha... Read Full »
Kindly review my son's post-femur surgery X-ray for the results.
Query: Hi doctor, In an accident, my eight-year-old son got a fracture in the neck of the femur. He got operated on and was fixed by cannulated screws, but I am not satisfied with the post operative x-rays. I will share the x-rays with you. Please tell me the acceptability of the surgery and if this surger... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer the following questions: 1) When did he get this injury? 2) After how many days of injury was he operated? 3) Also, share pre-operative X-rays? Thank you. Read Full »
Why do I experience hip bone pain when bending after a fall?
Query: Hello doctor, I fell from the stairs yesterday night. I have light pain in my hip bone when I bend forward, lift weight or climb stairs, but I can sit or stand easily. Is this a serious condition? Can I take painkillers? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq. com. It looks like you have suffered from an injury around the hip, lower back, and superficial areas of the pelvis. I suggest you get an X-ray done as soon as possible to rule out any bony injury. In the meantime, I suggest you do the following: Avoid bending forward,... Read Full »