Occult acetabular fractures in elderly patients: a report of three cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Three elderly patients with acetabular fractures not evident on the initial plain radiographs are presented. All had a fall and were unable to bear weight. Cross-sectional imaging and repeated plain radiography confirmed fractures of the acetabulum. Occult acetabular fractures may occur in elderly patients after a fall and present with persistent discomfort and difficulty walking. When there is reason to suspect such a fracture, further diagnostic studies, including a Judet view radiograph, bone scan, computed tomographic scan or magnetic resonance image should be performed.
Medical subject headings
- Acetabulum
- Fractures, Bone
Anatomy
- hip
- pelvis