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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXIX | Pages 194 - 194
1 Sep 2012
O'Flaherty M Wilson A
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Objective

To assess the usefulness of radiographs alone to evaluate acute midfoot/forefoot injuries. We believe that foot injuries are often under-estimated and that CT scans should be routinely obtained to aid in their management and avoid additional morbidity for patients.

Materials & Methods

In 26 months, 255 patients had foot injuries requiring X-Rays. Of these patients, 94 (37%) had primary radiographs indicating midfoot or forefoot fractures, and 28 had subsequent CT scans. Radiographs were retrospectively re-evaluated with respect to fracture location, type, mechanism of injury and then compared with CT results.