X-ray of the lower leg

X-ray of the lower leg

X-ray of the lower leg: An x-ray of the lower leg is a radiographic image of the bones, the tibia and fibula, and surrounding tissue that make up the lower leg; fluid and soft tissue will show up on the x-ray picture as shades of gray, while bones are white and air is black.

X-ray of the lower leg: Other Names

Other names for X-ray of the lower leg include:

• Lower leg x-ray
• Tibia x-ray
• Fibula x-ray

Symptoms Associated with X-ray of the lower leg

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with X-ray of the lower leg:

• Lower leg pain
• Swelling of the leg

Diseases Associated with X-ray of the lower leg

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with X-ray of the lower leg:

• Broken leg
• Osteoarthritis
• Mass or lump in the leg
• Infection in the leg
• Inflammation in the leg
• Foreign object

Basic Information: X-ray of the lower leg

Disease or Condition count: 0; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'X-ray of the lower leg' may be involved.

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