Which is clearer, MRI or CT for a fracture needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are examining a fresh or old fracture, MRI is clearer. If you are checking the degree of fracture, direction of displacement, etc., CT is clearer. MRI has good diagnostic value for osteoporosis-induced fractures, hemorrhage, edema, and ligamentous injury conditions. As for the lower limb neurological symptoms of lumbar compression fracture, the stage and severity of spinal cord compression injury can be checked. It can better determine whether the fracture is fresh or old. CT examination can check the direction of displacement and the degree of fragmentation of the fracture through three-dimensional reconstruction technology.CT tomography has a greater diagnostic value for occult fractures. Therefore, if you suspect that you have an occult fracture, or if you want to check the direction of displacement and the degree of fragmentation of the fracture, it is better to have a CT scan. To summarize, which test should be done for fracture should be chosen according to the patient’s specific situation and under the guidance of professional doctors.