Recent mri of the left hand . the report states "there appe/ars to be a nondisplaced fracture ...", . what does "appear" signify? thank you.

Uncertainty: Appears signifies that the radiologist has found something that could be a nondisplaced fracture or may be a normal finding, such as a nutrient artery. It is usually followed by "clinical correlation, " meaning that the examining doctor needs to check that specific area and see if there are any other signs that could indicate a fracture. Many times one physician only has some of the puzzle pieces.