Diagnostic strategy for elderly patients with isolated greater trochanter fractures on plain radiographs

Diagnostic strategy for elderly patients with isolated greater trochanter fractures on plain radiographs

Abstract Background Isolated greater trochanter (GT) fractures are relatively rare and few studies have assessed the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for these fractures. When initial plain radiographs show an isolated GT fracture, underestimation of occult intertrochanteric extensi...

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Main Authors: Nam Hoon Moon, Won Chul Shin, Min Uk Do, Seung Hun Woo, Seung Min Son, Kuen Tak Suh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Greater trochanter fracture
Occult intertrochanteric fracture
Diagnosis
Radiographs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2193-5

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