Leg Length X-Ray: How Is a Leg Length Difference Measured?
Leg length difference and alignment are measured in detail on a standing full-length leg X-ray. We explain the long-leg X-ray and other…
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Hardware Removal Surgery: When Do Plates and Nails Come Out?
The plates, screws and nails used to fix fractures can often stay in place for life. We explain when removal is advisable, how timing is…
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Bone Age X-Ray: How a Child's Bone Age Is Measured and What It Shows
A bone age X-ray shows how mature a child's skeleton is from an image of the left hand and wrist. We explain the Greulich-Pyle and…
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