Sensitivity, Specificity and Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Differentiating Vertebral Compression Fractures Caused by Malignancy, Osteoporosis, and Infections
Purpose. To evaluate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of various magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features in differentiating vertebral compression fractures caused by malignancy, osteoporosis, and infections. Methods. 35 men and 45 women aged 40 to 78 (mean, 59) years underwent MRI to asse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900203 |