X-Ray - SJS Hospital

X-Ray

Fast, Accurate Imaging for Immediate Diagnosis

X-rays remain one of the most essential and widely used diagnostic tools in medicine—providing immediate answers for everything from broken bones to lung infections. At SJS Hospital, our digital X-ray facility delivers high-quality images within minutes, enabling your doctors to diagnose and treat you quickly and effectively, all at highly affordable rates.

Digital X-Ray Technology

 Our modern digital X-ray system produces clear, high-resolution images instantly—no waiting for films to develop. Digital technology also means lower radiation exposure compared to traditional X-rays, making it safer, especially for children and patients requiring multiple images.

Immediate Results When You Need Them

In emergencies, every minute counts. Our X-ray facility operates 24/7, providing immediate imaging for trauma, acute illness, and urgent conditions. Results are available within minutes, allowing doctors to make critical treatment decisions without delay.

Comprehensive X-Ray Services

Skeletal/bone X-rays (fracture detection, joint X-rays, spine X-rays, hand/foot/skull/pelvis X-rays, long bone imaging, pediatric bone X-rays with safety measures); chest X-rays (lung infection diagnosis, heart size assessment, lung conditions, chest trauma, pleural effusion detection, lung masses, pre-operative clearance); abdominal X-rays (intestinal obstruction detection, abdominal pain investigation, foreign body identification, kidney stone visualization, appendicitis assessment); specialized X-rays (KUB for urinary system/stone detection, dental X-rays OPG for jaw and teeth panoramic view, sinus X-rays for chronic sinusitis, portable X-rays for bedridden/ICU patients).

Common Conditions Diagnosed

Trauma and fractures (all types of bone fractures, dislocations, joint injuries, sports injuries, road accident trauma, fall-related injuries, bone healing assessment); respiratory conditions (pneumonia, lung infections, tuberculosis screening, chronic cough evaluation, breathing difficulty assessment, lung masses, pleural effusion, pneumothorax); abdominal issues (intestinal obstruction, kidney and urinary stones, abdominal masses, foreign body ingestion, perforation, ascites); bone and joint problems (arthritis assessment, bone infections, bone tumors, growth plate injuries in children, osteoporosis evaluation, spine problems); cardiac assessment (heart size evaluation, cardiac failure, pericardial effusion, pre-operative cardiac assessment).

Integration with Hospital Departments

Supporting all medical services: Emergency and Trauma (immediate trauma X-rays 24/7, fracture assessment, chest X-rays for acute breathing problems, abdominal emergencies); Orthopedics (pre and post-surgical imaging, fracture monitoring, joint problem evaluation, regular follow-ups); General Medicine (chest infections diagnosis, heart size assessment, chronic disease monitoring, general health evaluation); Surgery (pre-operative assessment, abdominal emergency evaluation, post-operative monitoring, surgical planning); Pediatrics (child-friendly X-ray procedures, appropriate radiation protection, growth assessment, pediatric trauma and illness); Dentistry (OPG for complete dental assessment, pre-extraction evaluation, jaw problem diagnosis).

Safety and Quality Standards

Radiation safety (digital technology minimizes radiation exposure, protective lead shielding for sensitive areas, special precautions for children and pregnant women, proper technique to avoid repeat X-rays, qualified radiographers trained in safety protocols); image quality (high-resolution digital imaging, proper positioning for diagnostic quality, immediate image review, repeat imaging only when necessary, clear interpretable images for accurate diagnosis); patient comfort (quick procedure usually under 5 minutes, painless and non-invasive, clear instructions provided, private changing areas, respectful professional staff).

Affordable Accessibility

 X-rays are fundamental diagnostic tools and should be affordable for everyone: significantly lower rates than private diagnostic centers, no compromise on image quality or safety, package rates for multiple X-rays when needed, free X-ray camps during community health initiatives.