Advice Prior to Your X-ray Examination
You have been invited to have an X-ray examination, if you are able, please follow the advice below. This has been drawn up to assist in minimising your examination time and for your comfort. If you do not have suitable attire or your X-ray examination does not appear on the list, do not worry as hospital gowns will be provided.
Knee X-ray examination:
- Where possible please wear LOOSE fitting trousers that can be pulled up with ease above your knee
- Alternatively, you can wear a skirt/dress; or shorts beneath your trousers if you prefer
Pelvis/Hip X-ray examination, Abdomen/Lumbar Spine X-ray examination:
- Where possible wear trousers that have no buttons or zips or metalwork on them, e.g. Leggings or elasticated skirt, etc. If this is not possible, you can change into a hospital gown after you arrive in the department
- Ensure your pockets are empty e.g., no coins, keys, wallet etc. as these will cover your bones on the X-ray
- Please avoid wearing corsets and/or suspenders and underwear with diamantes. For Abdomen or Lumbar spine X-rays you will be required to remove your bra and wear a hospital gown. Please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt
Cervical Spine X-ray Examination
- Please remove all earrings, hairclips, and necklaces
- Where possible please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt
Shoulder X-ray examination
- Please remove any necklaces
- Please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt
- You will be required to remove your bra and wear a hospital gown
Foot and/or Ankle X-ray examination
- You will be asked to remove your shoes and socks
Chest X-ray Examination
- Please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt
- Please remove all necklaces
- You will be required to remove your bra and change into a gown
Wrist X-ray Examination
- Please remove any watches/bracelets
Hand X-ray examination
- If possible please remove any rings and any watches/bracelets
Orthopantomogram/Dental examination
- If possible, remove any earrings, other piercings, and removable dentures/bridges
Note if you are attending for a ‘pre-operative assessment’, there is the possibility of you being referred for a chest X-ray examination.
Patients unable to follow these instructions and where indicated, will be assisted/directed to change into a gown before their X-ray examination.
Thank you for your assistance
Any questions please ring the department:
Scunthorpe General Hospital: 03033 302418
Diana Princess of Wales: 03033 304325
Goole District Hospital: 03033 304045
Review information
Date of issue: March 2023
Review period: March 2026