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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Suspected stress fracture (running, military, dancers)

Recommended: MRI of affected region is the preferred imaging study for suspected stress fracture (running, military, dancers). Earliest finding: marrow edema.

Recommended study

MRI of affected region

MRI No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

Earliest finding: marrow edema. Bone scan also sensitive when MRI contraindicated.

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