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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 205-206 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 1992 |
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Elbow Fat Pad Sign. / De Beaux, AC; Beattie, T; Gilbert, Fiona Jane.
In: Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Vol. 37, No. 3, 06.1992, p. 205-206.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Elbow Fat Pad Sign
AU - De Beaux, AC
AU - Beattie, T
AU - Gilbert, Fiona Jane
PY - 1992/6
Y1 - 1992/6
N2 - The significance of the radiological fat pad sign indicating elbow joint effusion after trauma when a fracture is not visible remains controversial. This retrospective analysis of 45 cases examines the need for routine repeat radiography at 2-week review. At follow-up, 29 had normal repeat radiographs, two had undisplaced radial head fractures, three had no radiographs but were clinically well and 11 failed to attend. The incidence of fracture in those having repeat radiography was 6%. We conclude that routine repeat radiography is unnecessary.
AB - The significance of the radiological fat pad sign indicating elbow joint effusion after trauma when a fracture is not visible remains controversial. This retrospective analysis of 45 cases examines the need for routine repeat radiography at 2-week review. At follow-up, 29 had normal repeat radiographs, two had undisplaced radial head fractures, three had no radiographs but were clinically well and 11 failed to attend. The incidence of fracture in those having repeat radiography was 6%. We conclude that routine repeat radiography is unnecessary.
M3 - Article
VL - 37
SP - 205
EP - 206
JO - Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
JF - Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
SN - 0035-8835
IS - 3
ER -