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Review
. 2014 Sep;203(3):492-500.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.14.12626.

Radiographic pitfalls in lower extremity trauma

Alice S Ha  1 , Jack A Porrino, Felix S Chew
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Review

Radiographic pitfalls in lower extremity trauma

Alice S Ha et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Objective: Radiography remains the imaging standard for fracture detection after trauma. However, fractures continue to be the most common type of missed injuries. In this article, we describe common radiographic pitfalls in lower extremity trauma and describe strategies for dealing with them.

Conclusion: Pitfalls include insufficient views, improperly positioned or technically imperfect radiographs, nondisplaced fractures, commonly missed locations, small avulsions portending large injury, sesamoid injuries, satisfaction of search, incomplete or faulty reasoning, and periprosthetic fractures.

Keywords: fracture; lower extremity; pitfalls; radiography.

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