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Computed tomography of stress fractures
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) can identify stress fractures in the lower extremities. While CT shows nonspecific signs like increased density and swelling, it specifically suggests injury when failure lines are visible.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic imaging
- Radiology of bone injuries
Background:
- Stress fractures are common lower extremity injuries.
- Differentiating stress fractures from other bone pathologies can be challenging.