Frequently Asked Questions about X-ray exams | J-CLINIC Physical Therapy
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about X-ray exams at J-CLINIC.
You can get an X-ray exam only at the Ekkamai clinic. Please make an appointment.
FAQ
Q. What types of injuries or symptoms are X-ray exams used for at J-CLINIC?
Q. My elbow hurts. I play golf often so it may be golf elbow. Do I need an X-ray exam?
Q. How much does an X-ray cost?
Q. Are X-ray exams available at all J-CLINIC branches?
Q. Does J-CLINIC accept insurance for X-rays?
Q. Is there anything I should be aware of when getting an X-ray exam?
Q. What types of injuries or symptoms are X-ray exams used for at J-CLINIC?
We may use X-ray exams if you have pain, numbness, or swelling in your joints or bones. For example, symptoms and injuries that may need an X-ray could include:
Neck
- cervical spondylosis (wear and tear of the bones and discs in the neck)
- cervical disc herniation
Shoulder
- frozen shoulder (rotator cuff syndrome, subacromial bursitis)
- impingement syndrome (rotator cuff tendinitis)
Wrist
- pain when you flex your hand upwards (a symptom, for example, if you have a fracture in one of the small bones of the wrist)
- triangular fibrocartilage complex injury of the wrist joint
- ganglion cyst
Back
- scoliosis
Lumbar/pelvis
- disc herniation
- sciatica
- spondylarthrosis (a type of arthritis in the spine)
- spinal stenosis
- compression fracture
Hip joint
- osteoarthritis of the hip
Knee
- osteoarthritis of the knee
- jumper’s knee
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- medial collateral ligament inflammation
- knee effusion
Ankle
- sprain
- heel pain
* J-CLINIC does not perform surgery or reductions for dislocations. If you suspect that your shoulder may be dislocated or fractured and soft tissues (such as skin, fat tissue, fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels) are injured, please first go to a hospital, as you may need a CT or MRI exam. J-CLINIC does not have the facilities or equipment for these exams.
Q. My elbow hurts. I play golf often so it may be golf elbow. Do I need an X-ray exam?
If we suspect golf elbow, we will do an X-ray exam to examine the level of inflammation in the soft tissue. If the pain is severe, we may also perform an X-ray to check for bone abnormalities, just to be sure.
Q. How much does an X-ray cost?
650B/image (radiograph)
In cases of physical trauma and other injuries from blunt force impact, the doctor may determine that both X-ray and ultrasound exams are necessary.
The following is the treatment fee if you receive, for example, an X-ray exam, ultrasound exam, and physiotherapy treatment (for one injury site).
- initial medical examination fee 500B
- doctor’s consultation fee (including diagnosis and instructions) 700B
- X-ray exam 650B/image (radiograph)*
- ultrasound exam 500B
- physical therapy treatment (electrotherapy and manual therapy) 1,600B
* The doctor will determine how many images (radiographs) are needed for diagnosis. For example, for an elbow injury, the doctor may need images from two or three different directions.
Q. Are X-ray exams available at all J-CLINIC branches?
You can get an X-ray exam only at the Ekkamai clinic. Please make an appointment.
- Ekkamai branch: 097-245-7863
- Contact form
- Ekkamai Line account
J-CLINIC Ekkamai Line Account
Q. Does J-CLINIC accept insurance for X-rays?
J-CLINIC cannot determine whether your insurance will cover your treatments at J-CLINIC. Please check with your insurance company before you come to J-CLINIC.
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Q. Is there anything I should be aware of when getting an X-ray exam?
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If you are pregnant or there is a possibility that you are pregnant, please inform your doctor before the X-ray exam.
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Depending on the area to be X-rayed, you may be asked to remove jewelry and other metallic items, compresses, plastic items, bra, and other items, as they may appear in the X-ray images.
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During the X-ray session, you cannot request additional areas to be X-rayed. Please consult your physician.