Radiographic Artifacts

Radiographic artifacts are unwanted anomalies or distortions that appear on X-ray images, which can obscure or mimic actual medical conditions. They result from various factors such as equipment issues, patient movement, or foreign objects, and are not related to the patient's health. Recognizing these artifacts is important to ensure accurate diagnosis, as they can lead to misinterpretation of the image. Proper imaging techniques, equipment maintenance, and patient cooperation help reduce artifacts, improving the clarity and reliability of radiographic results.