Hip Fracture

A healthcare provider will diagnose a broken hip with a physical exam and imaging tests. Providers in the emergency room might diagnose the fracture in the ER if you experience a severe fall or other trauma.

Your provider will use at least one of the following types of imaging test to take pictures of your hip and the area around it:

• Hip X-ray.
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
• CT scan (computed tomography scan).