MRI can be done if the fracture is not fixed surgically, such as with a plate or keratoplasty. If the fracture is in the spine, an MRI can identify any spinal nerve damage. In the case of fractures of the extremities, if there is a high suspicion of vascular or neurological damage, a local MRI can also be performed to rule it out. Especially for fractures close to the joint, such as knee fractures, if there is a suspicion of damage to the medial and lateral collateral ligaments or anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, MRI can determine whether there is localized ligament damage or whether there is a combined meniscus injury.