The radiation exposure is low but should be minimized, especially in children or pregnant women. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

No, the X-ray is painless. You just need to hold still for a few seconds while the images are taken.

The patient’s wrist is positioned to capture images from the front (AP view) and side (LAT view). Special positioning may be used to better visualize the scaphoid bone specifically.

No, X-rays primarily show bones. Soft tissue issues like ligament injuries or tendon damage require other imaging techniques, such as MRI.