Diagnostic Accuracy of Limited MRI Protocols for Detecting Radiographically Occult Hip Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mitchell P. Wilson, Dorian Nobbee, M. Hassan Murad, Suki Dhillon, Matthew D. F. McInnes, Prayash Katlariwala, Gavin Low
Abstract
Limited MRI protocols can be used as the standard of care in patients with a suspected but radiographically occult hip fracture. A protocol composed of coronal T1-weighted and STIR sequences is 100% sensitive.
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MedicineOccultMeta-analysisRadiologyDiagnostic accuracyRadiographySystematic reviewMEDLINEPathologyAlternative medicineLawPolitical scienceHip and Femur FracturesPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesBone and Joint Diseases