What's the alternative imaging for hip pain after fall, elderly, x-ray negative when mri contraindicated?

Q: What's the alternative imaging for hip pain after fall, elderly, x-ray negative when mri contraindicated?

CT — CT Hip without contrast (no contrast).

Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Hip pain after fall, elderly, X-ray negative

Recommended: MRI Hip without contrast is the preferred imaging study for hip pain after fall, elderly, x-ray negative. MRI within 24–48 hours is the gold standard for occult hip fracture.

Recommended study

MRI Hip without contrast

MRI No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed 2026-05

MRI within 24–48 hours is the gold standard for occult hip fracture. CT is an alternative if MRI is contraindicated, with slightly lower sensitivity.

If the default doesn't apply

MRI contraindicated

CT CT Hip without contrast No contrast