What tests are done to diagnose a comminuted fracture?

What tests are done to diagnose a comminuted fracture?

You’ll need at least one of a few imaging tests to take pictures of your fracture:

• X-rays: An X-ray will confirm any comminuted or other fractures, and show how damaged your bones are.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Your provider might use an MRI to get a complete picture of the damage to your bones and the area around them. This will show them tissue around your bones too. This is especially important to determine how your muscles, connective tissue and organs were affected by the trauma.
• CT scan: A CT scan will give your provider or surgeon a more detailed picture of your bones and the surrounding tissue than an X-ray.