Systems and methods for making and using a light with an X-ray imaging arm are described. The light can be configured to have a light source that is disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of an X-ray imaging arms X-ray source and/or X-ray detector. The light source can be positioned to direct its light to a field of view that is located between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector. The light can comprise a light source, a switching mechanism, and wiring to connect the light source and switching mechanism to a power source, such as a battery. The light can be electrically connected into the imaging arm or can be part of an accessory that can be retrofitted to the imaging arm. Other embodiments are described.
