Conventional radiography is a widely used imaging technique based on the use of X-rays. During the examination, a device similar to a camera emits a beam of X-rays that passes through the patient’s body and exposes a radiographic film. A black-and-white image is produced on the film, allowing the radiologist to distinguish the different structures and tissues inside the body.
The radiographic image is produced because denser structures, such as bones, absorb X-rays more significantly than less dense tissues, such as the skin. This creates a contrast that appears as different shades of grey in the final radiographic image. The radiologist interprets the image to make an accurate diagnosis.
