Pitfalls in radiological diagnosis of lower limb injuries.
Correct evaluation of trauma requires the radiological examination to be tailored to the clinical assessment which determines not only the area imaged and projections obtained, but on occasion further imaging even in the absence of plain film abnormality. We illustrate these principles in the lower limb, and area where accurate diagnosis can be both difficult and important.
Cooper
J R
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Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
Barrington
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D000367:Age Factors; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging