by Aneri Shethji

When someone falls on their arm, they immediately head to the hospital to see if it is hurt. X-rays are used by doctors to examine your bones more closely. The physicians can tell if any of your bones are shattered or wounded thanks to these incredible rays, which can see through your skin. X-rays have the amazing capacity to solve a problem by revealing hidden details about our bodies. In the same way that detectives look for clues in a case, X-rays assist medical professionals in repairing broken bones and putting patients back on the road to recovery. Let’s investigate the amazing ways these superheroes aid us in understanding fractures and injuries.

What are X-rays? Discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895, X-rays are a form of light waves. They have a higher energy than the visible light that we can see, and therefore it passes through most objects, like our bodies. We use these stronger light waves to see inside our body, as different parts of the body absorb different amounts of light and appear in different shades of black and white. X-ray images show bones, soft tissue, and the lungs. They result in black-&-white images that can help doctors detect bone fractures, infections, tumors, and cancers. Radiologists are doctors that are specialized in treating diseases using medical imaging such as X-rays.

X-ray imaging is accompanied by a number of benefits and drawbacks. The procedure is noninvasive, which means that no instruments need to be put into the body. It is also painless, making it suitable for many people. In addition to aiding in illness diagnosis, X-ray imaging is also highly useful for tracking various treatments. However, long-term X-ray exposure can harm our skin, body, and hair in a number of ways. Thankfully, relatively little radiation is emitted during an X-ray, so having a couple taken won’t be harmful.

X-rays are powerful and play a crucial role in helping doctors and scientists comprehend our bodies and resolve medical mysteries. They are more than simply scientific marvels. These invisible superheroes have transformed diagnosis and therapies, solving the puzzles around wounds, fractures, and many other ailments. The discovery of X-rays unlocked a realm of knowledge, allowing us to peer inside objects and even see through our own skin. X-rays illuminate the unseen, inviting us to explore, discover, and marvel at the incredible power of science.

Source:

“X-Rays.” MedlinePlus. Accessed 10 June 2023.

“X-Rays.” National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Accessed 10 June 2023.

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Aneri Shethji:

Aneri Shethji is a 10th grader at North Allegheny Intermediate High School. She is very passionate about science and writing and enjoys getting involved with the community. In her free time, Aneri spends time with friends and family and loves getting outside. She can’t wait to learn more about all that science has to offer, and help others learn it too!