A sudden fall, a twisted ankle, or an unexpected sports injury can leave you wondering: Is it just a sprain, or could it be a fracture? 🤔
Not every injury needs an X-ray, but knowing when to get one can make a difference. An X-ray helps your doctor check for fractures and assess certain bone injuries.
🚨 5 Signs You May Need an X-ray
🦴 1. Severe Pain: Persistent or intense pain after an injury.
🦶 2. Difficulty Walking: Unable to stand or take a few steps after an ankle or foot injury.
🔴 3. Significant Swelling: Rapid swelling or bruising around the injured area.
👉 4. Bone Tenderness: Sharp pain when pressing directly over a bone.
⚠️ 5. Visible Deformity: An abnormal shape or position of the injured limb.
💡 Remember!
Not every sprain or sports injury requires an X-ray. Your doctor will examine the injured area and decide whether imaging is necessary. Some injuries may require additional investigations, such as an MRI.
Seek urgent medical attention for severe pain, an open injury, numbness, or a cold or pale limb.
👨⚕️ Dr. Ankit N. Mittal
M.B.B.S., D.Ortho (Mumbai), M.S. Orthopaedic (Gold Medalist)
Arthroscopy, Sports Injury & Joint Replacement Surgeon
🏥 Shanthi Orthopaedic & Dental Clinic
📍 Shop No. 6, Ground Floor, Opposite Navrang Theatre, J. P. Road, Andheri West, Mumbai 400058.
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