General x-rays are routinely used to diagnose:
- Chest pathology
- Bone fractures
- Renal tract function.
X-rays use ionising radiation and are the simplest form of imaging. Known as computed radiography (CR), an image is recorded through an x-ray tube, which is then processed by a computer to produce a visible image.
X-rays are quick to produce and usually involve relatively low doses of radiation.
