Prices
- Wrist, PA or LateralWrist pain1 view₹350Book
- Wrist, PA and LateralWrist injury, fall on an outstretched hand2 views₹600Book
- Both wrists, PA and LateralPain in both wrists, arthritis4 views₹1,200Book
- Scaphoid seriesWrist pain at the base of the thumb after a fallSeries₹600Book
- Hand, PA or ObliqueHand pain or swelling1 view₹350Book
- Hand, PA and ObliqueHand injury, finger joint arthritis2 views₹600Book
- Both hands, PARheumatoid arthritis, joint swelling in both hands2 views₹600Book
- Finger, PA and LateralFinger injury2 views₹350Book
Left or right: tell us the side when you book. The price is the same for either side.
What does a hand and wrist x-ray show?
A hand or wrist X-ray shows the small bones of the wrist, hand and fingers. It shows fractures after a fall, arthritis and the joint changes of rheumatoid arthritis.
A fall on an outstretched hand can break the scaphoid, a small wrist bone near the base of the thumb. This fracture is easy to miss on standard views, so a scaphoid series uses extra angles, and the X-ray is sometimes repeated after 10 to 14 days.
When do doctors ask for it?
- Wrist pain after a fall on an outstretched hand
- Finger or hand injury
- Swollen, painful finger joints (rheumatoid arthritis)
- Pain at the base of the thumb (scaphoid series)
- Child's growth assessment (see bone age)
Before your X-ray
- Pregnancy
- If you are pregnant, or might be, tell the technician before the X-ray. Most X-rays can wait, or the belly can be shielded.
- Metal
- Remove jewellery, hair clips, belts and anything with metal over the area being X-rayed. Wear clothes without zips or buttons if you can; a gown is available.
- Children
- One parent can stay with the child. We use a lead apron to protect the rest of the body.
- KUB and abdomen
- Follow your doctor's advice. Some doctors ask you to come on an empty stomach so the bowel does not hide a stone.
- Bring along
- Your doctor's prescription and any old X-rays of the same area, so the radiologist can compare.
Frequently asked questions
What is a scaphoid series?
A set of wrist X-rays from extra angles to look for a break in the scaphoid bone. It is advised when the wrist hurts at the base of the thumb after a fall.
Why would my doctor repeat a wrist X-ray?
Some small wrist fractures do not show on the first X-ray. If pain continues, a repeat X-ray after 10 to 14 days can show a fracture that was hidden at first.
How much does a hand and wrist x-ray cost at Caspian?
Wrist, PA or Lateral: ₹350; Wrist, PA and Lateral: ₹600; Both wrists, PA and Lateral: ₹1,200; Scaphoid series: ₹600; Hand, PA or Oblique: ₹350; Hand, PA and Oblique: ₹600; Both hands, PA: ₹600; Finger, PA and Lateral: ₹350.
Do I need an appointment, and when is the report ready?
No appointment is needed; walk in with your prescription. A radiologist reports the X-ray the same day and the report is sent to you on WhatsApp. The printed film is included.