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Low-Energy Occult Femoral and Pelvic Fractures in the Elderly

Low-Energy Occult Femoral and Pelvic Fractures in the Elderly

Authors :
Thomas Kirchgesner
Souad Acid
Frédéric Lecouvet
Bruno Vande Berg
Source :
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, Vol 105, Iss 1 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Ubiquity Press, 2021.

Abstract

Proximal femoral fractures and pelvic fractures are common in elderly patients with a dramatic increase expected in the next decades due to population aging. Early detection of such fractures is crucial for optimal patient management and cost containment, especially in proximal femoral fractures. Most fractures are detected on conventional radiographs, but some fractures are occult (i.e. not radiographically detectable) [1]. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard second-line imaging modality to detect occult post-traumatic injuries with acquisition protocols including fat-sensitive and/or fluid-sensitive images [2]. Computed tomography (CT) is a valuable second-line imaging modality to perform rapid and efficient patient’s triage in the emergency department ('Figure 1') [3].

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25148281
Volume :
105
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4e70abe69f424d7db06276eea24a47b3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.2648