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...
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doaj-fee4120362704985b2861abfb0ed65522020-11-25T01:27:13ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery2309-49902007-08-011510.1177/230949900701500225Occult Acetabular Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Report of Three CasesR KakarH SharmaP AllcockP SharmaThree 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 patients after a fall and present with persistent discomfort and difficulty walking. When there is reason to suspect such a fracture, further diagnostic studies, including a Judet view radiograph, bone scan, computed tomographic scan or magnetic resonance image should be performed.https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900701500225 |
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Occult Acetabular Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Report of Three Cases |
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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 patients after a fall and present with persistent discomfort and difficulty walking. When there is reason to suspect such a fracture, further diagnostic studies, including a Judet view radiograph, bone scan, computed tomographic scan or magnetic resonance image should be performed. |
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