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How can you tell if you have a hairline fracture or just a sprain?
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Fractures: The best way to evaluate for a fracture is with radiographs(xrays) and a physical exam by your local orthopaedic surgeon. 99% of fractures can be identified this way. The other 1% may need a CT scan or MRI to identify if there is a fracture.
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