Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
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
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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)
