Imaging of pelvic ring fractures in older adults and its clinical implications-a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
This review suggests that MRI and DECT scans are superior in diagnosing FFPs.
Study context
- Population
- Older adults with a pelvic fracture8 articles
- Comparison
- CT vs MRI vs dual energy computed tomography (DECT) for pelvic fragility fractures
- Outcome
- Diagnostic accuracy of different imaging techniques for pelvic fragility fractures
Methodological detailsPubMed search
- PubMed search
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Additional fractures vs CT
MRI
up to 54%
DECT
up to 57%
Further pooled results
- Change of fracture classification after additional MRI
- 40%
Change of fracture classification after additional MRI
- Over a third more severe classification after MRI, majority to Rommens type 4; change of therapy advised in only a few
Original publication
Imaging of pelvic ring fractures in older adults and its clinical implications-a systematic review. Osteoporos Int. Published 7 June 2023. doi:10.
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