Occult Acetabular Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Report of Three Cases
Three elderly patients with acetabular fractures not evident on the initial plain radiographs are presented. All had a fall and were unable to bear weight. Cross-sectional imaging and repeated plain radiography confirmed fractures of the acetabulum. Occult acetabular fractures may occur in elderly p...
Main Authors: | R Kakar, H Sharma, P Allcock, P Sharma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2007-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900701500225 |
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