Skull X-ray
A Skull X-ray is a diagnostic imaging examination used to evaluate the bones of the skull for fractures, congenital abnormalities, and other bone disorders. It may be recommended for assessing skull injuries or suspected abnormalities of the cranial bones.
A skull X-ray can help identify fractures, bone deformities, and structural abnormalities of the skull. In some cases, it may also reveal indirect signs of underlying disease.
What does a skull X-ray show?
A skull X-ray can help identify:
- Skull fractures
- Bone deformities
- Congenital abnormalities
- Changes in bone structure
- Indirect signs of certain intracranial conditions
If necessary, your physician may recommend Computed Tomography (CT) or other imaging studies for a more detailed evaluation.
Benefits
- Fast assessment of skull injuries
- Widely available and cost-effective
- Low radiation exposure
- Effective for evaluating abnormalities of the skull bones
- Rapid availability of results
Location: Almaty, Aksai-5 district, 12A
No special preparation is required.
Before the examination, you should:
- Remove jewellery, glasses, hairpins, hearing aids, dentures, and any other metal objects from the head and neck area
- Inform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
The examination is painless, non-invasive, and typically takes 5–10 minutes.
A skull X-ray may be recommended for patients with:
- Head injuries following a fall, direct impact, or road traffic accident
- Persistent headaches when clinically indicated
- Dizziness associated with suspected skull abnormalities
- Suspected skull fractures
- Congenital abnormalities of the skull
- Diseases affecting the cranial bones
- Follow-up evaluation after injury or treatment