Can x-ray's show when injury happened?

X-rays can reveal the presence of fractures and other bone injuries, but they cannot determine the exact timing of the injury. While certain characteristics of the injury, such as the appearance of bone healing or signs of old fractures, may provide clues about the age of an injury, these assessments require careful interpretation by a medical professional. Ultimately, additional context, such as patient history and symptoms, is necessary to estimate when an injury occurred.