A member asked:

An xray shows fractured the tibia tip. the xray shows tip is gone & bone is ragged straight across. why did a dr say xray was normal if tip is gone?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hard to say: There are multiple reasons doctors may differ in their interpretation of an X-ray. It might have been an oversight, it might have been seen and not felt to be significant so it was not mentioned by one physician. I would discuss this with your treating physician.

Answered 1/5/2019

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