Importance of CT-Scanning in the evaluation of calcaneal fractures

The aim of the study is to evaluate the use fullness of CT in the calcaneal fractures. We reviewed retrospectively 20 cases of calcaneal fractures collected between 2000 and 2003. We describe the different CT-scan patterns in 20 calcaneal fractures, according to S and ers classification. CT-scan helps for underst and ing fractures displacements, for choosing surgical treatment and evaluating patient prognosis

[MRI contribution in diagnosis of acute bone infarcts in children with sickle cell disease]

We analyse MRI findings of nine children with sickle cell disease having painful osseous attacks. The diagnosis of vaso-occlusive crisis was confirmed by negative bacteriology. MRI is useful for determining the anatomic site and the extent of acute infarcts. It gives a global view of osseous abnormalities, and contributes to differentiating acute infarcts from acute osteomyelitis