Radiographic diagnosis of the occult hip fracture: experience in 16 patients

Acta Orthop Scand. 2000 Dec;71(6):639-41. doi: 10.1080/000164700317362316.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography