This test is an x-ray of one or both hands.
Why the Test is Performed
Hand x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, foreign objects, or degenerative conditions of the hand. Hand x-rays may also be done to find out a child's "bone age." This can help determine if a health problem is preventing the child from growing properly or how much growth is left.
Lab Test Details
Description
What Abnormal Results Mean
Abnormal results may include:
• Fractures
• Bone tumors
• Degenerative bone conditions
• Osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone caused by an infection).