Hip Fractures
Investigations | What tests are used to diagnose a hip fracture?
A xray showing an fracture of the hip called an intertrochanteric fracture of the neck of fermur (NOF)
Xray
An X-ray usually will confirm that you have a fracture and show exactly what part of your hip is fractured and how severe it is.
CT scan or MRI
If your X-ray doesn't show a fracture but you still have hip pain, aCT or MRI scan may be ordered to look for a small hairline fracture.
A diagram showing a fracture of the hip called an intertrochanteric fracture of the neck of fermur (NOF)
10 November, 2010