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CT and Xp EVALUATION OF BONE THICKNESS AND RESORPTION AREA IN JONES FX

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To evaluate the radiographic (Xp) and CT scan characteristics of patients with complete and incomplete fractures of Jones fractures. The bone resoprtison area in lateral cortex more than 80% may lead to complete fracture on CT evaluation, but it is difficult to predict on Xp, possible because the angle of radiography makes it difficult to see the resorption area, and further evaluation is required for the angle of radiography that can be accurately  evaluated with Xp.

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Kaori Nakamura

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