The X-ray technician will ask you to don a hospital gown before the procedure. Metal objects in the body can interfere with the X-ray, but your doctor may still choose to continue with the exam.
Inform your physician if you have a metal or surgically implanted device. This procedure doesn't require any special preparation.
A hip unilateral 4V X-ray is an imaging exam that examines the pelvic bone and joint of the hip.