• Der Unfallchirurg · Sep 2021

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    [Radiological aspects in the diagnostics of pathological fractures].

    • Christian von Falck and Mohamed Omar.
    • Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30627, Hannover, Deutschland. Falck.Christian.von@mh-hannover.de.
    • Unfallchirurg. 2021 Sep 1; 124 (9): 695-703.

    AbstractRadiological diagnostics play a key role in the identification and assessment of pathological fractures. Conventional projection radiography is still the mainstay of imaging investigations. With knowledge of the patient history, the morphology and location of a fracture as well as concomitant findings, such as osteolysis or periosteal reactions can add valuable information on the origin of the fracture. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the imaging modality of choice for the local diagnostic work-up as it provides insights into the medullary cavity and visualizes potential extraosseous tumor tissue in the fracture zone. Computed tomography (CT) imaging provides valuable information on the morphological features of fractures and is useful for the planning of the surgical approach. Furthermore, it is the modality of choice for whole-body staging. In most cases of pathological fractures without a history of malignancy, a biopsy and histological work-up is recommended.© 2021. Springer Medizin Verlag GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature.

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