Pelvic insufficiency fractures in rheumatoid arthritis.
The occurrence of pelvic insufficiency fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has not previously been well emphasized. These fractures are difficult to detect clinically and appropriate radiological investigation is necessary for diagnosis. We describe five patients with a spectrum of radiological features and discuss the approach to diagnosis and treatment of these lesions.
Peh
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham.
Gough
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Sheeran
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Evans
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Emery
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed