Inclusion Criteria:  clinical suspicion for a fracture AND indication for CT confirmed by board-certified radiologist ('justified indication' according to German/European radiation protection law) AND patient (is able to give informed consent and) has given informed consent.  Exclusion Criteria:  cardiorespiratory instability (as judged by the referring physician) age < 60 years known or suspected pregnancy known bone metastases of a malignant disease known rheumatic disease metal implants in the region to be scanned surgical intervention over the last 12 months in the region to be scanned contraindications for MRI