Radiographic diagnosis of the occult hip fracture: Experience in 16 patients |
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| Authors: | Eli B Helland Isak Tollefsen Gro Reksten |
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| Affiliation: | Departments of Diagnostic Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery, Rogaland Central Hospital, Armauer Hansensvei 20, NO-4011 Stavanger, Norway. Tel +47 515-18000. Fax -19918. E-mail: isak.tollefsen@sensewave.com. Correspondence: Dr. I. Tollefsen, Ragveien 21, NO-4042 Hafrsfjord, Norway |
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| Abstract: | We have benefited from using a simple, time-saving radiographic procedure for more than 5 years which may establish a correct diagnosis in most patients with clinically suspected, but initially occult, hip fractures. |
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| Keywords: | bone mineral content osteogenesis imperfecta tarda photon absorptiometry serum calcitonin |
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