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How can you determine if mri findings of fractures are old or new? old as in 6 months old or as new as within the last 30 days.

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Several clues: When a fracture is new or "acute" there is usually fluid (edema) in the bone at the fracture site. Also, soft tissue swelling is usually present in acute injuries. As fractures begin to heal, soft tissue changes resolve and there is evidence of new bone developing at the fracture site. The history is usually helpful, as well.

Answered 6/3/2018

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