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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Low back / sacral pain in elderly, suspected insufficiency fracture

Recommended: MRI Pelvis (or CT pelvis / bone scan) is the preferred imaging study for low back / sacral pain in elderly, suspected insufficiency fracture. Honda sign on bone scan.

Recommended study

MRI Pelvis (or CT pelvis / bone scan)

MRI No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal OutpatientAcute inpatient Reviewed

Honda sign on bone scan. MRI shows marrow edema along sacral ala.

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