What is World Radiography Day?

World Radiography Day, November 8th, commemorates the X-ray's discovery on November 8th. The day also highlights the vital role that radiographers and radiologists play in the health-care industry.

Order an X-ray The first thing a doctor does when a patient breaks a bone is to order an X-ray. Healthcare professionals can see what's going on inside the body with this kind of medical imaging. A form of electromagnetic radiation that passes through objects is used in the painless diagnostic test.

In addition to bone fractures, X-rays can also detects: X-rays can also detects: