The prevalence and under-diagnosis of vertebral fractures on chest radiograph

The prevalence and under-diagnosis of vertebral fractures on chest radiograph

Abstract Background Vertebral fracture is the most common fragility fracture but it remains frequently unrecognized and is underdiagnosed worldwide. In this retrospective study, we examined the prevalence of moderate and severe vertebral fractures on chest radiographs of hospitalized female patients...

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Main Authors: Yizhong Li, Lisheng Yan, Siqing Cai, Peiwen Wang, Huafeng Zhuang, Haiming Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Vertebral fracture
Prevalence
Missed diagnosis
Chest radiograph
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2171-y

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