X-ray Department

A radiological examination (X-ray) is a common imaging test which allows to look inside the patient’s body using X-rays. It is fast, painless and non-invasive. The procedure is used especially in diagnostics of lung diseases and osteoarticular diseases.
The X-ray Department in St Wojciech’s Hospital is equipped with a digital X-ray system for standard scans and another system for pantomographic and cephalometric scans.

We offer a wide array of radiological examinations:

• bone and joint X-rays,
• chest X-ray
• skull X-ray
• spine X-ray
• dental X-ray

Indications for performing a radiological examination of bones and joints:

• orthopaedic diseases of the osteoarticular system, in order to assess the severity of lesions
• rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
• acquired disorders of the musculoskeletal system
• congenital disorders of the musculoskeletal system
• injuries with suspected bone fracture or joint dislocation
• follow-up X-rays after orthopaedic surgery
• follow-up X-rays to assess fracture healing
• acute and chronic osteoarthritis

Indications for performing a chest X-ray:

• any disease in the area of chest
• injuries to the thorax
• developmental disorders of thoracic organs
• pre- and post-operative imaging of the chest
• routine X-ray, which should be performed every two years or every year in patients with heightened risk of lung diseases

On the day of the examination please take:

• an ID bearing a photograph
• examination referral form filled legibly by a medical doctor, signed and stamped (original)
• it is advisable to bring medical records of previously undergone examinations and procedures (discharge summaries, descriptions of ultrasound examinations, X-rays)

In order to prepare for an X-ray exam of the lumbosacracal spine, pelvis oraz abdominal cavity, we recommend following these guidelines:

• 48 hours before the examination: A light diet with the exception of raw vegetables, fruit, dark bread, fizzy drinks and fruit juice, fried meat, any meat with high fat content, peas, beans, cabbage.
• On the day of the exam remain on an empty stomach: without food, drink and cigarettes. In the morning take two capsules of Espumisan (or another medicine with a similar effect ).
• Please take all medications that you use on a permanent basis.
• If possible, make sure you empty your bowels in the morning.

Due to exposure to ionizing radiation, a referral from the treating doctor is required.
CAUTION: Pregnancy is a contraindication for an X-ray exam!

Monday to Friday 8:30-20:00

Saturday 9:00-14:00

61 62 33 111

rejestracja@szpitalswwojciecha.pl