Radiography uses ionizing radiation to produce images in which dense structures such as bone appear clearly. It is inexpensive, rapid, and widely available.
Soft tissue detail is limited.
Alternative Names:
Radiograph, Plain Film
Why it Matters?
X-rays are the baseline study and their value in litigation is often what they show about the pre-incident state, since degenerative changes such as disc space narrowing and osteophytes are visible on plain films. A radiograph taken shortly after the incident documenting established degenerative disease is straightforward evidence that the condition predated the event.
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What do X-rays show in injury cases?
What are their limitations?
