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Symptom

Hip pain. Concern for fracture.

ConsiderationsRichard Wasley, MD

Xray most important first test. If negative and high clinical suspicion, then MRI most sensitive and specific test, especially older patients or difficult exam. CT useful in younger post traumatic patients if xrays equivocal.

§Suggested imagingIn listed order

  1. 01Xray of affected region. Consider repeat xray in 10-14 days.CPT various
  2. 02MRI hip, knee or ankleSeveral CPT codes
  3. 03CT without contrastSeveral CPT codes