Question 13

Boojho fell off a tree and hurt his ankle. On examination, the doctor confirmed that the ankle was fractured. How was it detected?

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The doctor must have observed a swelling and taken an X-ray of the ankle. X- rays show the shape and position of bones in our body. Doctors use X-ray images to detect the injuries or fractures in bones.

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Question 13 Boojho fell off a tree and hurt his ankle. On examination, the doctor confirmed that the ankle was fractured. How was it detected?

The doctor must have observed a swelling and taken an X-ray of the ankle. X- rays show the shape and position of bones in our body. Doctors use X-ray images to detect the injuries or fractures in bones.

Question 13

Boojho fell off a tree and hurt his ankle. On examination, the doctor confirmed that the ankle was fractured. How was it detected?