Radiographically Occult and Subtle Fractures: A Pictorial Review

Radiographically occult and subtle fractures are a diagnostic challenge. They may be divided into (1) “high energy trauma fracture,” (2) “fatigue fracture” from cyclical and sustained mechanical stress, and (3) “insufficiency fracture” occurring in weakened bone (e.g., in osteoporosis and postradiot...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Jarraya, Daichi Hayashi, Frank W. Roemer, Michel D. Crema, Luis Diaz, Jane Conlin, Monica D. Marra, Nabil Jomaah, Ali Guermazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Radiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/370169