General Diagnostic X-ray

THE ONLY RADIOLOGY PRACTICE YOUR FAMILY WILL EVER NEED

What is General Diagnostic X-ray imaging?

X-ray imaging is one of the most common types of medical imaging for people of any age. Whether you have fallen or injured yourself, this type of imaging is usually the first step in diagnosing broken or fractured bones or dislocated joints. 

X-ray imaging uses an X-ray beam (Ionizing electromagnetic radiation) that is projected onto the body. When passing through the body, some of the beam is absorbed, while other portions travel through and can be detected as an image, resulting in an image that can be viewed digitally on a computer or device.

General Diagnostic X-ray is the most basic type of X-ray that uses ionizing electromagnetic radiation to produce a single 2D image that may be used to evaluate many injuries or illnesses.

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Available at the following locations

Fairfax Radiology Center at Prosperity
Fairfax Radiology Center at Prosperity

8503 Arlington Boulevard 
Suite LL-100 (US, X-ray, Nuc Med) 
Suite LL-110 (CT) 
Fairfax, VA 22031

Fairfax Radiology Center of Fairfax City
Fairfax Radiology Center of Fairfax City

3801 University Drive
Suite 120 (CT, Ultrasound)
Suite 130 (DXA, Mammo, X-ray)
Fairfax, VA 22030

Fairfax Radiology Center of Reston-Herndon
Fairfax Radiology Center of Reston-Herndon

100 Elden Street
Suite 16 (X-ray, CT)
Herndon, VA 20170
Fax: 703.481.9408

102 Elden Street
Suite 11 (Ultrasound)
Herndon, VA 20170
Fax: 703.481.9392