Skeletal radiology
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To examine the impact of the presence of facet tropism on the results of transforaminal epidural steroid injection for unilateral radicular pain induced by lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ Facet tropism correlates with less success of transforaminal epidural steroid injection; therefore, facet tropism may be a worthwhile measurement in a discussion with patients of the benefits of the procedure.
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To evaluate the prevalence of isolated femoral head impactions associated with acetabular fractures and to assess whether impactions may be predictive of the development of delayed major complications requiring total hip arthroplasty. ⋯ Femoral head impactions are frequently seen on CT of patients with acetabular fractures; they are independent predictive factors for the need for delayed total hip arthroplasty. They should be systematically mentioned in the CT report.
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Neoplasms of the sacrum are rare. Given the non-specific imaging findings in sacral lesions, the imaging-based differential diagnosis is always difficult. This case is about an adult with primary sacral neuroblastoma and we have discussed imaging and histopathological findings of this rare tumor.
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To evaluate change in patient-reported outcomes following image-guided intra-articular therapeutic steroid hip injections for pain and assess correlations of outcomes with patient- and injection-specific factors. ⋯ We demonstrated no significant change in patient-reported outcomes measured at short- and long-term intervals up to 6 months after therapeutic steroid hip injections.
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To determine the value of low-dose whole-body CT (WBCT) in the management of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and precursor states. ⋯ Whole-body CT provides important information for disease monitoring and detection of incidental findings, thereby improving the management of patients with MM.