Use of Advanced Imaging for Radiographically Occult Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Arya Haj‐Mirzaian, John Eng, Ramin Khorasani, Ali S. Raja, Adam S. Levin, Stacy E. Smith, Pamela T. Johnson, Shadpour Demehri
Abstract
= .67), with a sensitivity of 79% and 87%, respectively (low SOE). Conclusion Elderly patients with acute hip pain and negative or equivocal findings at initial radiography have a high frequency of occult hip fractures. Therefore, the performance of advanced imaging (preferably MRI) may be clinically appropriate in all such patients. © RSNA, 2020
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOccultRadiographyHip fractureConfidence intervalRadiologyMeta-analysisSurgeryOsteoporosisInternal medicineAlternative medicinePathologyHip and Femur FracturesPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesEmergency and Acute Care Studies