Abstract
Diagnostic imaging is often used to document the progression of healing and diagnose complications in the patient with musculoskeletal trauma. Common types of fixation devices and their complications are discussed. Guidelines for acceptable positioning and alignment are described.
MeSH terms
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Embolism, Fat / diagnostic imaging
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Embolism, Fat / etiology
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Fracture Fixation / adverse effects*
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Fractures, Bone / complications
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Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
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Fractures, Bone / surgery
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Humans
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
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Radiography