[Diagnostic imaging and classification of proximal femoral and tibia fractures in adults].

CONCLUSIONS: Plain radiography in two planes remains the initial investigation of choice for suspected osseous injury. While this is usually sufficient to determine further procedures for injuries of the proximal femur, cross-sectional imaging is normally necessary in the diagnosis of proximal tibia fractures.
PMID: 32405746 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Radiologe - May 12, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Berger-Groch J, Hartel MJ, Leiderer MT, Frosch KH Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research