Juxtaposition artefact in a forearm radiograph: a cautionary note in the interpretation of a multiply exposed radiographic plate.
This case report outlines the risks associated with double plate exposure radiographs in follow up images of a child's forearm fracture. Protocols need to be established between radiology and orthopaedic departments for adequate imaging techniques of children's forearms.
Sheehan
Eoin
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Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland. eoinsheehan@netscape.net
Mulhall
Kevin J
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Kearns
Stephen
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McCormack
Damien
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D000293:Adolescent; D016477:Artifacts; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy