Your X-Ray Says Normal But You’re Still in Pain: What “Unremarkable” Actually Means — And What Radiologists Can’t See
"Unremarkable" is what radiologists write when they see nothing on the x-ray — but x-rays can't see soft tissue injuries, nerve damage, early cancer or inflammation. If your x-ray is normal and you're still in pain, that doesn't mean nothing is wrong. This guide decodes 15 confusing terms and tells you exactly what to do next.