Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body ...

Often the result of a traumatic incident such as a motor vehicle accident or a bad fall, pelvic and acetabular fractures require rapid and precise treatment and, in some cases, one or more surgical ...

See a doctor if you suspect a pelvic fracture. They’ll perform an X-ray and advise you on next steps.

Pain medication administered conforms to advised pain protocol (yes/no). Pelvic CT imaging Presence of bone oedema on dual energy imaging (abnormal increase in HU signal intensity). Distribution of ...

The research team, joined by orthopedists at the medical center, used images of 3-D CT scans of patients to create synthesized X-ray images of subtle pelvic fractures for fracture diagnosis.

Your doctor will likely order imaging tests. While X-rays can generally visualize some types of bone fractures and breaks, your doctor may need to order a CT scan or MRI to see hairline fractures. Don ...

An unstable fracture usually has two or more breaking points, causing displacement of the pelvic bones. An MRI, CT scan, or an x-ray can be used to diagnose the type of fracture and symptoms.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are leveraging the power of machine learning to improve X-ray-guided pelvic fracture surgery, an operation to treat an injury commonly sustained during car ...

People can make a full recovery from pelvic fractures. However, possible complications can affect a person’s quality of life after a pelvic fracture. These can include impaired mobility ...

A pelvic fracture is one of the least common bone fractures. It involves one or more breaks along the bones in your pelvis. Mild ones usually heal quickly with proper care and medication, while severe ...