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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.

Dr Marmor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

Doctor evaluation: A good physical examination combined with diagnostic xrays and other studies can tell the difference between a fracture and a pulled muscle.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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