X光檢查在骨科界非常普遍和實用，其基本原理是用電離輻射來透視人體骨骼形态。骨科醫生可以利用X光快速評估骨折，損傷，脫位和關節退變等疾病。X光技術的局限性在于其隻能檢查骨骼平面圖像，在必要的情況下，醫生可能會結合其他影像技術來檢查軟組織和其他結構。

X-rays   are the fastest and easiest way for your doctor to view and assess bone   fractures, injuries, dislocations and joint abnormalities. UP Clinic has a   state-of-the-art full body x-ray that can produce a radiograph of the entire   spine.