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UNLABELLED: The aim of the study is to evaluate the use fullness of CT in the calcaneal fractures. METHODS: We reviewed retrospectively 20 cases of calcaneal fractures collected between 2000 and 2003. RESULTS: We describe the different CT-scan patterns in 20 calcaneal fractures, according to Sanders classification. CT-scan helps for understanding fractures displacements, for choosing surgical treatment and evaluating patient prognosis.
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Calcaneus/injuries , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Accidental Falls , Accidents, Home , Accidents, Occupational , Accidents, Traffic , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Fractures, Bone/classification , Humans , Male , Prognosis , Retrospective Studies , Time FactorsABSTRACT
We report one case of uncommon spinal hydatid cysts particular by its localization. It is intradural, localized with predilection in the big cistem cerebello-medullar. There is no involvement of adjacent vertebral discs and ligaments. We specify characteristic imaging features and polymorphism of this affection who can affect all anatomical structures. We emphasize MRI for diagnosis and follow-up in search for residual or recurrent lesions.
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Echinococcosis/diagnosis , Spinal Cord Diseases/diagnosis , Spinal Cord Diseases/parasitology , Adult , Dura Mater/parasitology , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , MaleABSTRACT
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.
