What are the risks of X-ray radiation?

What are the risks of X-ray radiation?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: Can any part of the body be X-rayed?; What are the risks of X-ray radiation?; What is the difference between a low dose exam and a high dose exam? and more...

The risks of radiation used in radiology include the potential but very rare development of cancers or skin burns and development of other problems such as cataract. That's why we are very careful about monitoring the amount of radiation that patients receive and also that radiation workers are exposed to.