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Read Patient GuideYes. Urgent care can take X-rays to check for broken bones, dislocations, pneumonia and swallowed or embedded objects. Urgentology Care offers digital X-rays during your visit in Arlington and Colleyville, so a provider can review the image and give you a plan before you leave, whether that's a splint, medicine or a referral.
At an imaging center you get pictures; at Urgentology Care you get the picture, the exam and a treatment plan in the same visit, seven days a week.
Our clinics provide digital X-rays for injuries, chest symptoms and other concerns when a provider determines imaging is needed.
X-rays show bones clearly and can help identify fractures, bone alignment problems and certain dislocations.
X-rays can help assess joint alignment and identify certain problems affecting the lungs, including signs of pneumonia.
X-rays can help locate many metal or glass objects that may be swallowed or embedded in the body.
X-rays do not show ligament and tendon tears or many other soft tissue injuries well. A provider may recommend an MRI or other imaging when needed.
For life-threatening symptoms such as severe difficulty breathing, throat swelling, chest pain, signs of stroke, or uncontrolled bleeding, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Learn about walk-in X-rays, safety, referrals and what happens after imaging at our Arlington and Colleyville clinics.
Yes. Digital X-rays use a low dose of radiation, typically lower than older film X-rays. Tell your Urgentology Care provider in Arlington or Colleyville if you could be pregnant, so they can take extra precautions.
No. Walk in to our Arlington or Colleyville clinic, and a provider will examine you and order an X-ray during the same visit if it's needed. No outside referral is required.
Yes. Ask the front desk at Urgentology Care for a copy of your X-ray images or report, which you can share with your orthopedist, primary care doctor or specialist.
Urgentology Care splints the injury to protect it, gives you pain relief and refers you to an orthopedic specialist for follow-up and any casting. You'll leave with clear instructions for the next few days.
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