What to Expect During an X-Ray in Los Angeles
When you want answers about what’s happening inside your body, one of the best tools available is an X-ray. It could be a potential fracture, a joint problem, or residual pain after a collision, an X-ray can get your provider a clear picture of what is occurring.
At Brentview Urgent Care, we offer X-Ray services in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Brentwood. Providing quick, safe, and precise imaging for your whole family. We strive to ensure that every visit is quick, comfortable and educational, so you can go home with answers and relief.
What An X-Ray Can Tell You
X-rays are among the most commonly utilized imaging tests in current medicine. They involve the use of a low dose of radiation to get images of the skeletons and interior body structures. These images assist medical professionals in identifying the existence of fractures, dislocations, infections, arthritis, and other conditions that cannot be seen when looking through the body surface.
At Brentview, our digital imaging technology enables high definition, precise results in minutes, and since the scans are digital, your provider can instantly view them, diagnose quicker, and start treating if necessary, all on the same visit.
An Easy, Pain-free Procedure
If you have never had an X-ray before, don’t worry, it is very quick and painless. It will take less than 15 minutes. Here’s what to expect:
- Positioning: Either you will sit, stand, or recline, depending on the body part that is being imaged.
- Imaging: A certified technologist will move you into position, take a step behind a protection screen, and will take the images
- Completion: It itself takes just a few seconds. You will feel nothing.
Our Los Angeles x-rays utilize the latest computerized x-ray machines, which have been developed with the least radiation possible. How much radiation is in one x-ray is very little, usually equivalent to the level you would get from natural environmental exposures spread out over a couple days.
When Should You Get an X-Ray?
You don’t have to be in unbearable pain in order to have an X-ray. Most patients come in because something “just doesn’t feel right.” If any of the following have happened, then it might be time to get checked:
- A slip, trip, or twist that resulted in persistent pain
- Swelling, bruising, or stiffness of a joint or a limb
- Pain that has not improved after a couple days of rest
- Breathing trouble or chest pain
- Unexplained back or neck pain after an accident
It’s always better to rule out a fracture or internal damage sooner rather than later. Our X-rays services in West Hollywood and Brentwood assist you in doing just that.
Easy, Walk-In X-Ray Facilities
At Brentview Urgent Care you don’t need a referral or appointment. We offer same-day imaging on any given weekday.
Upon checking in, our priority is making the experience smooth. Front-desk registration whips you through quickly, the tech scans you, and our doctors read the images immediately. You’ll be informed exactly what’s happening before you go home.
Most visits are under an hour from beginning to end. So if you have a sports injury, a suspected fracture, or chronic joint pain, you can skip the waiting time at the ER and go directly to Brentview Urgent Care facilities.
Are X-Rays Safe for Children and Adults
We know that radiation is a concern among many patients, particularly parents who bring younger children. No need to worry, our computerized X-ray units are programmed to deliver the least amount possible while still providing clear, precise images.
Each scan is administered following rigorous safety protocols and guidelines, employing protective shields and modern systems for your security.
Why Locals Choose Brentview for X-Rays in Los Angeles
For decades, the people of Los Angeles have relied on Brentview Urgent Care for dependable, patient-focused medical attention, and our X-rays services are part of that focus on affordable, quality attention.
We know that medical conditions don’t always wait, either, until the weekend is over. So, our clinics have after-hours times, on-site imaging, on-site labs, and specialist practitioners who can assess and manage all types of conditions, all under one ceiling.
You don’t have to go across town, wait weeks before you get an appointment, or sit eight hours in the emergency room. You can just go in, have an X-ray taken in Los Angeles, and leave knowing exactly what’s going on.
Walk In Today, Leave with Answers
Pain and doubt can bring your day to a halt, and not knowing what you need to do shouldn’t make it worse.
At Brentview Urgent Care in West Hollywood, we’re waiting on you, with quick, accurate, and affordable x-rays on a walk-in basis. If you require an X-ray today, visit one of our locations. We’ll help you get the answers you need, so that you can get back to your regular life again.