Thursday, February, 09, 2012

Extremity X-ray

Table of Contents

Normal Values

The x-ray shows normal structures for the age of the patient.


What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results may be due to:

  • Bone conditions that get worse over time (degenerative)
  • Bone tumor
  • Broken bone (fracture)
  • Dislocated bone
  • Osteomyelitis

Other conditions for which the test may be performed:

  • Clubfoot
  • To detect foreign objects in the body

Images

X-ray

Review Date: 10/30/2010
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)