| Autor: |
Seo, G. S., Aoki, J., Karakida, Osamu, Sone, Shusuke, Ishii, K., Karakida, O, Sone, S |
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Skeletal Radiology; Dec1997, Vol. 26 Issue 12, p705-710, 6p |
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Objective: To evaluate the MRI appearances in insufficiency fractures.Design: A retrospective analysis of spin echo MR images with gadolinium-enhancement was undertaken with the emphasis on the signal change and the shape of the fracture gap and the adjacent bone marrow.Patients: Five elderly women who had ischiopubic insufficiency fractures (pubis, 4; ischium 1) underwent MRI to exclude the possibility of pathologic fractures.Results and Conclusions: In no case was contrast enhancement noted at the fracture gap or the adjacent bone marrow, but a cleft-life, elongated bright signal area suggesting "fluid collection" was noted within the fracture gap. Absence of contrast enhancement and "fluid collection" at the fracture gap might suggest non-union of a fracture, which is additional information provided only by MRI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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