A member asked:

Had very severe sprain 6 weeks ago. had mri which showed a fracture. how come the x ray didn't?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not as sensitive: An MRI has a much higher sensitivity in picking up an X-ray than an X-ray, so what you are describing is not all that uncommon. X-rays are quicker and easier to rake, but they sometimes will not show subtle non- displaced fractures.

Answered 2/18/2015

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