Yorkshire Foot Hospital

Part of the Lawrence Clinic Group

4-6 Greenside, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8PU

Call: 0113 2900 310

Diagnostic X-Ray Suite

big-toe-arthritisX-Ray is an imaging technique that is used to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue such as shadows on the lungs and breast tissue. X-Rays usually use low amounts of radiation, so the risk to your health is very small. All X-Rays will be read by a consultant radiologists.

The procedure

Depending on what type you’re having, an X-Ray should take 15-30 minutes and is carried out by a radiographer. A consultant radiologists will provide the results if required by your clinician.

You’ll be asked to position part of your body being X-Rayed is between the X-Ray source and a drawer containing film. The part of your body is exposed to X-Rays for a fraction of a second, the X-Rays hit the film, which is then developed.

If you are, or there is a possibility you may be, pregnant please tell the radiographer before your scan. Continue taking your normal medication unless you are told otherwise. If you are diabetic please tell the radiology department.

Results

A copy of your X-Ray and Radiology Consultant report will usually be sent to the clinician who referred you within two days of your X-Ray.

The clinic also has access to A MRI service please ask when you have an appointment. Our Private gp service offers diagnostic ultrasound scanning to pick up certain foot conditions

  • The surgical podiatry service at The Lawrence Clinic is regulated by The Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC can be contacted by calling 03000 616161 or by writing to: CQC National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PA

  • Have a complaint? See our Complaints Policy

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Paying for your procedure

X-Ray costs are covered by most medical insurance policies, but please check with your insurer first. If you are paying for your own treatment the cost of the procedure will be explained when you book the operation.

We are CAC registered.