Computed Tomography Findings of Subchondral Insufficiency Fractures of the Femoral Head

Overview

Journal J Orthop

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2018 Apr 17

PMID 29657462

Authors

Kenyu Iwasaki

Takuaki Yamamoto

Goro Motomura

Kazuyuki Karasuyama

Kazuhiko Sonoda

Yusuke Kubo

Yasuharu Nakashima

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Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the appearance of Subchondral insufficiency fracture (SIF) by computed tomography (CT).

Methods: Images of 52 consecutive patients diagnosed with SIF were retrospectively reviewed. CT was available for five patients (7 cases).

Results: Corresponding to a low-intensity band on MR images, a radiolucent or sclerotic band was observed on CT images.

Conclusion: The present study is the first to report CT findings of SIF. A radiolucent or sclerotic band was observed on CT images. The results of the present study provide useful information for diagnosis of SIF.

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