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[[X-rays]] usually do not show any evidence of stress fractures, so a [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], or [[Bone scan|3-phase bone scan]] may be more effective in unclear cases. | [[X-rays]] usually do not show any evidence of stress fractures, so a [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], or [[Bone scan|3-phase bone scan]] may be more effective in unclear cases. | ||
[[Image:Calcaneal-stress-fracture-001.jpg|left|thumb|400px|X-ray: Calcaneal stress fracture]] | [[Image:Calcaneal-stress-fracture-001.jpg|left|thumb|400px|X-ray: Calcaneal stress fracture]] |
Revision as of 21:49, 6 November 2012
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
X Ray
As with most diseases, a stress fracture is best diagnosed after interview and examination by an astute physician. Investigations are not necessary to diagnose a stress fracture.
X-rays usually do not show any evidence of stress fractures, so a CT scan, MRI, or 3-phase bone scan may be more effective in unclear cases.

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Copyleft images obtained courtesy of RadsWiki [2]