Whole-Body Dynamic Musculoskeletal Fluoroscopy: Real-Time Evaluation of Bones, Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, Muscles and Cartilage
This low-dose radiation-based real-time X-ray exam captures live functional movement across your entire musculoskeletal system, including all bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and cartilage throughout your whole body, to identify abnormalities that are invisible on standard static X-rays. It is used to diagnose conditions including dynamic joint instability, occult stress fractures, abnormal tendon or ligament movement during activity, restricted joint range of motion, and activity-related cartilage wear, and the 10-minute scan requires no enclosed space so it carries no claustrophobia risk.
This 10-minute, no-contrast whole-body fluoroscopy exam uses low-dose real-time X-ray to evaluate dynamic function of your entire musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and cartilage, to diagnose movement-related abnormalities not visible on static imaging.
Key facts at a glance
- Modality
- fluoroscopy
- Body part
- whole-body
- Ionizing radiation
- true
- Radiation dose
- 6
- Duration (min)
- 10
- Pregnancy safe
- false
- Pediatric safe
- true
- Breastfeeding safe
- true
- Claustrophobia risk
- none
- Metal implant safe
- safe
- Sedation
- none
- Result turnaround
- 1-24h
- Availability
- routine
- Setting
- any
- Cost tier
- moderate
Understanding Fluoroscopy of whole-body
Fluoroscopy provides detailed visualization of whole-body. The procedure uses controlled radiation to create precise images with excellent anatomical detail.
Clinical Indications
This imaging detects fractures and dislocations, evaluates joint arthropathy, assesses soft tissue injuries, and identifies bone lesions.
What to Expect
The procedure typically takes 10 minutes. The examination is painless and non-invasive.
How to read the report
- Results reviewed by board-certified radiologist.
- Report transmitted to referring physician.
What Is This Procedure?
This fluoroscopy evaluates whole-body. Uses controlled radiation to create detailed images.
What Does It Show?
Detailed images of whole-body. Part of the musculoskeletal system.
Common Uses
This exam is commonly used to detect fractures, evaluate joint problems, assess soft tissue injuries, and diagnose arthritis.
What to Expect
The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes.
Severe pain at procedure site
urgentWorsening severe pain with fever or other symptoms. Go to urgent care or ER.
Mild symptoms after procedure
promptMild discomfort or symptoms that don't improve. Contact your doctor.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy