Is There a Role for CT Pan-Scans in the Initial Workup of Fragility Fracture Patients?

Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) pan-scans have become increasingly commonplace as part of the initial diagnostic workup for patients sustaining traumatic injuries. They have proven effective in improving diagnostic accuracy in those with high-energy mechanisms of injury. However, the utility...

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Main Authors: Eric Lepkowsky MD, Trevor Simcox MD, Hunter Rogoff BS, Omid Barzideh MD, Shahidul Islam PHD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-04-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459320916937