The influence of the CT scan in the evaluation and treatment of nondisplaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly.

CONCLUSION:: IA for fracture classification and posterior tilt evaluation in nondisplaced FNF was not altered by the usage of a CT. There is improvement in treatment agreement when a CT scan is added to conventional imaging, with changes in treatment in 21% of cases. PMID: 30894062 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30894062?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - March 22, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zamora T, Klaber I, Ananias J, Bengoa F, Botello E, Amenabar P, Schweitzer D Tags: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Source Type: research