Radiography

Radiography is when doctors or nurses take special pictures of your bones or your insides that we can’t see with our eyes. They use a machine called an x-ray machine to do this.

The x-ray machine has a very special tube that shoots tiny waves through your body. These waves can go through your skin and muscles, but they can’t go through your bones or organs as easily.

When the waves hit your bones or organs, they bounce back and create a picture on a special piece of film or on a computer screen. This picture shows the doctors or nurses what they need to see inside your body, like if there’s a broken bone or something else that could be causing problems.

Sometimes the doctors or nurses will ask you to stand still or lay down on a special table while they take the x-ray picture. They might also ask you to wear a special apron to protect the rest of your body from the waves.

The good news is that taking an x-ray picture doesn’t hurt, but you have to be very still for a few seconds while the picture is being taken. And the pictures are very helpful because they can help the doctors or nurses see what’s wrong and decide how to help you feel better!