Diagnostic accuracy of fat pad sign, X-ray, and computed tomography in elbow trauma: implications for treatment choices—a retrospective study
The findings indicate that XR alone is insufficient for detecting elbow fractures and determining the need for surgical treatment. Incorporating the fat pad sign improves the diagnostic accuracy of XR. In cases where suspicion of fracture is high, considering CT imaging is crucial to avoid missed diagnoses, prevent complications, and guide treatment decisions effectively.
Authors
- Koray Kaya Kılıç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2750-8205)
- Mustafa Ahmet Afacan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1045-0681)
- Fatih Doğanay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4720-787X)
- İsmail Tayfur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4852-7915)
- Aytun Temiz
Institutions
- Jacksonville College (US)
- Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18922
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01