Possible: Scaphoid fracture of the hand is a commonly missed fracture. It gets missed on xray a lot, MRI has much better sensitivity. However it is possible that any imaging study may miss a finding. When in doubt or concerned, better to be cautious with these fractures because if missed the consequences long term can be significant. Refer to to ortho when in doubt.
Answered 9/13/2014
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Very unlikely: while X-Ray is not the most sensitive test for such a fracture especially early after the injury, MRI on the other hand is very sensitive. It would certainly show a fracture and Sacphu-lunate ligament injuries which is another reason for pain in that region. I recommend seeing a sports medicine specialist.
Answered 11/25/2014
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An: Acute X-rays could be negative, after a few weeks typically positive. An xray likely would show a fracture if it occurred months ago and did not heal. However an MRI would likely have also showed a fracture at the time of injury, A negative MRI means likely did not have a fracture. BUT false negative DO exist. No imaging test is foolproof but lets say its highly unlikely with a negative MRI
Answered 11/28/2017
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