Accuracy of plain radiography in detecting fractures in older individuals after low-energy falls: current evidence.
Vera PedersenAlina LampartRoland BingisserChristian Hans NickelPublished 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.