C-Arm Fluoro Machine

LG TM Imaging Receptor

X-RAY & FLUOROSCOPY

X-rays help visualize bone fractures, joint arthritis and bone alignment issues. Spine West’s state-of-the-art imaging technology provides clinicians with high-quality, diagnostic imaging of patients' anatomy and pathology.

Fluoroscopy C-Arm technology is an advanced, dynamic X-ray machine used for advanced procedures and to assess joint instability. X-ray LG TM Imaging Receptor and achieves the highest level of resolution and detail for patients' X-rays.

Both types of X-ray modalities are available in our Boulder and Steamboat Springs clinics allowing for faster, more accurate diagnoses and treatments.

Our in-office fluoroscopy procedure suites provide efficient and cost-effective care for our patients.

What to Expect

  • A medical technician will position you on a table or standing, depending on area to be imaged.

  • Because the amount of exposure for a patient is negligible, no special preparation is required.

  • Providers may wear protective clothing or step out the room due to the high volume of procedures they perform in a given day.

X-ray and Fluoro FAQs

  • X-rays and fluoroscopy are used to guide injection procedures. At Spine West, we use these modalities to look at issues on all major joints and spine.

  • X-ray costs range from $75 - $225 depending on number of body parts/views needed.

    X-rays are typically covered by insurance, but patients should be informed about their coverage in advance.