The Value of Radiographs and Bone Scintigraphy in Suspected Scaphoid Fracture
The Value of Radiographs and Bone Scintigraphy in Suspected Scaphoid Fracture
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放射线照片和骨闪烁扫描在疑似舟状骨骨折中的价值
DOI:
10.1016/0266-7681(93)90074-p
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发表时间:
1993
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通讯作者:
E. V. van Royen
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作者:
M. T. Tiel;E. van Beek;J. Borm;F. Gubler;A. Broekhuizen;E. V. van Royen
The role of radiography and bone scintigraphy in the diagnostic management of suspected scaphoid fracture is controversial. Two strategies were compared for patients with initial negative radiographs: repeated radiography versus selective bone scintigraphy.Using the known positive predictive value of scintigraphy, the sensitivity and specificity of both diagnostic strategies were evaluated in a series of 78 consecutive patients. The kappa value for initial radiographs was 0.76 but decreased to 0.5 for follow-up radiographs. Similarly, sensitivity decreased from 64% to 30% in follow-up radiographs. Specificity of the bone scan was 98%.The best diagnostic strategy in the management of clinically suspected scaphoid fractures consists of initial radiography followed by bone scintigraphy in patients with negative radiographs.