How do I enhance a grayscale image--an x-ray?

I have an x-ray that I would like to enhance so that I can see the nuances better. It is a grayscale image. The histogram is extremely narrow. The curves and levels do not seem to be nuanced enough...but I cannot figure out how to use filters and masks. Any direction you can give would be great.

You can apply levels more than once, which may help. However so that it does not ruin your image, you could use the levels adjustment layer instead and create more than one.
Another thing you could do is duplicate the layer and give it a multiply blend mode to darken or a screen blend more to lighten.

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