Diagnosing Fracture

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how you injured yourself, and examine the injured area.

Tests may include:

• X-rays -to look for a break in the bone.
• CT scan CT scan-uses computerized x-rays to make pictures of structures inside the body.
• MRI scan -a test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to make pictures of structures inside the body.
• Bone scan -typically for stress fractures.