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KIDS CORNER

BROKEN BONES

Why did you have to get a picture taken of your broken bone?

Children like to skip, jump, and run. Sometimes kids fall down and break a bone. Bones make us tall and they are the strong parts of our bodies where our muscles attach. Without our bones, our muscles would not have any place to go.

A reason to have a picture this is called an X-RAY) taken of your bone is because the doctor may need to see what area of your body was injured and how badly the break of your bone may be. The doctor that looks at your X-RAY is called a Radiologist. This doctor is trained to look at pictures of the inside of your body.

Does the picture hurt?

It may seem very scary to be put close to a big X-ray machine, but the machine will not hurt you. This machine makes some noises, but that is all. It is okay to be scared, but you will not feel anything from it. It is very important to stay still for the person taking the picture of your broken bone. This person is called a Technologist. The Technologist is taught to position you so the Radiologist can understand the X-RAY pictures of your bone.

What happens after the X-RAY is taken?

After your X-RAY is taken, a Radiologist will look at the picture, also called a film, and send your doctor a report about your broken bone. Your doctor can then take care of your bone the best way possible so it can heal quickly.

DIVERSIFIED RADIOLOGY OF COLORADO, P.C.
938 Bannock Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80204
PHONE: (303) 914-8800
FAX: (303) 716-3777

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