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Accuracy of plain radiography in detecting fractures in older individuals after low-energy falls: current evidence.

Vera PedersenAlina LampartRoland BingisserChristian Hans Nickel
Published in: Trauma surgery & acute care open (2020)
High-quality evidence on accurate imaging strategies in older patients with LEF is lacking to date. XR is missing a reasonable amount of fractures of the pelvic ring, rib cage, and thoracic and lumbar spine. However, the utility of first-line CT imaging and the benefit of diagnosing every fracture is unknown, demanding high-quality prospective trials considering patient-oriented outcome as well.
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