Traction radiographs versus CT in the evaluation of fracture morphology and consecutive treatment decisions in OTA/AO 43C3 fractures

Misir, Abdulhamit; Kizkapan, Turan; Yildiz, Kadir; Uzun, ERDAL; Ozcamdalli, Mustafa

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2018.11.023

Traction radiographs versus CT in the evaluation of fracture morphology and consecutive treatment decisions in OTA/AO 43C3 fractures

Misir A., Kizkapan T. B., Yildiz K. I., Uzun E., Ozcamdalli M.

INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, cilt.50, sa.2, ss.332-336, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 50 Sayı: 2
Basım Tarihi: 2019
Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.11.023
Dergi Adı: INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.332-336
Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Standard radiographs are limited in the evaluation of fracture characteristics and preoperative planning of OTA/AO 43C3 fractures. Therefore, CT imaging is an accepted as a useful method. CT is however expensive and has high radiation, and traction radiographs could be an alternative. This study aimed to compare fracture fragment and comminution zone visualization between traction radiographs and CT and any potentially resulting differences in consecutive treatment and surgical approach recommendations.