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How can you tell the difference between a hip fracture from a pulled groin muscle?
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Imaging: Sometimes you can tell on the clinical examination but we use x-ray or MRI to clarify if there is a fracture.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Doctor evaluation: A good physical examination combined with diagnostic xrays and other studies can tell the difference between a fracture and a pulled muscle.
Answered 9/8/2014
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