A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in reading medical images like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to diagnose diseases and injuries. They help other doctors understand what’s happening inside the body and suggest treatments.
X-Ray
X-rays, or plain radiographs, are a way for providers to get pictures of the inside of your body. X-rays use radiation to create black-and-white images that a radiologist reads. X-rays are most commonly used to look at bones and joints, but providers can use them to quickly diagnose other conditions, like lung infections, too.
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone, caused by excessive force.