The Necessity of CT Hip Scans in the Investigation of Occult Hip Fractures and Their Effect on Patient Management
The diagnostic challenge of negative plain radiography in the context of a previously ambulatory patient is increasing with the rise in geriatric trauma. These patients are often diagnosed with small undisplaced fractures of the pelvis and femur which may not alter management. This study aims to ass...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8118147 |