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Might an mri miss a scaphoid fracture?
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Doubtful: That is doubtful but like everything else in life is possible.Depend upon the quality of the MRI and the person reading it.
Answered 9/30/2020
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Unusual: Unusual and doubtful, however it might be read as edema or a ligament tear and the fracture may be minimal this not seem to occupy the lead role in the reading.
Answered 12/4/2012
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