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GENERAL RADIOLOGY
About General Radiology

General Radiology is responsible for producing X-rays, or diagnostic images, of the human body seen digitally on a computer screen. General Radiography is located in Medical Imaging on the ground floor of The Moncton Hospital.

Radiography, or X-ray, was discovered more than 100 years ago and is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. It is the fastest and easiest way for a physician to view and assess broken bones, such as skull fractures and spine injuries.

An X-ray image is created by exposing a small dose of radiation to an area of the body. An image of the internal organs is produced. The images may be stored electronically on PACS (picture archiving and communication systems).

X-ray images play a key role in guiding orthopedic surgery and in the treatment of sports-related injuries. Advanced forms of cancer in bones can be uncovered with X-rays, although early screening for cancer requires other methods.

What to expect when coming in for an X-ray:
  • No special preparation is required for most bone radiographs.
  • Upon arrival, the patient will be asked to change into a gown prior to the examination.
  • All jewellery, eyeglasses and any metal objects should be removed as they can show up on the images and could overlap important findings.
  • Women should inform the physician or the medical radiation technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.
Contact information:
General Radiology - Medical Imaging
The Moncton Hospital
Ph: (506) 857-5280

Opening Hours:
Walk-in clinic (no appointments necessary with a request from a physician)
Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Emergency service is offered after hours

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Radiography rooms at The Moncton Hospital are equipped to create digital images, eliminating the use of X-ray film.
In addition to diagnosing fractured bones, X-ray images are used to guide surgeries, treat injuries and uncover advanced forms of bone cancer.