How is an acetabular fracture diagnosed?

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How is an acetabular fracture diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will examine your pelvis, hips and legs. They may:

  • Ask you to move your ankles and toes, checking for nerve damage.
  • Examine you for other injuries, depending on the cause of your injury.

Your healthcare provider may also request the following imaging tests:

  • X-ray: An X-ray can show which bones in your hip are broken and if the bone fragments are in place.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan: A CT scan can show the severity of your injury by producing a cross-sectional image of your hip.

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