AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Feb 2004
Prevalence and patterns of occult hip fractures and mimics revealed by MRI.
The diagnosis of hip fractures can be difficult on radiography alone. MRI is frequently used to confirm or deny the presence of a minimally displaced hip fracture. This study evaluates the patterns of injury seen on MRI that are difficult to diagnose on radiography. ⋯ Soft-tissue abnormalities are commonly seen alone or in association with subtle fractures on MRI in the evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of hip fracture. MRI is recommended for all symptomatic patients whose radiographic findings are negative for hip fracture.