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Can CT Scans Always Detect A Fracture?

I fell backwards on outstretched arms. I have posterior bruise on the low forearm and a lm point tender over the scaphoid. The urgent care took hand and wrist xrays which showed a fracture. My orthopedic sent me for a ct scan. The ct showed no fracture, the radiology department associated with myorthopedic has missed several things in the past. I am confused as to if I have a fracture, does ct show a fracture all the time on the scaphoid or does it hide, do i still need to be worried about surgery. oh i have joint hypermobility, EDS.
Sat, 19 May 2018
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic ..hi...its very usual to miss a fracture on xray but it is very rare thing to miss fracture on ct scan ..ct scan is much much reliable thing for bony problems ..i hope your query is solved .with regards dr varinder joshi
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Can CT Scans Always Detect A Fracture?

Welcome to HealthcareMagic ..hi...its very usual to miss a fracture on xray but it is very rare thing to miss fracture on ct scan ..ct scan is much much reliable thing for bony problems ..i hope your query is solved .with regards dr varinder joshi