Accuracy of physical examination using the rib-pelvis distance for detection of lumbar vertebral fractures.
Siminoski
Kerry
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Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. kerrygs@telusplanet.net
Warshawski
Robert S
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Jen
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Lee
Kwok-Choy
KC
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001837:Body Weights and Measures / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012016:Reference Values; D012272:Ribs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries