Resources Journal Scan Hip Postoperative radiographs following hip fracture surgery. Do they influence patient management?
Journal Scan - Hip
International Journal of Clinical Practice
Chakravarthy, J., et al. - The study highlights the lack of national consensus on the use of postoperative radiographs. We recommend that following DHS/DCS fixation and CS fixation, the use of postoperative radiographs should only be undertaken when clinically indicated. Postoperative radiographs following hip hemiarthroplasty should only be undertaken if there are operative concerns or postoperative complications International Journal of Clinical Practice
Chakravarthy, J., et al. - The study highlights the lack of national consensus on the use of postoperative radiographs. We recommend that following DHS/DCS fixation and CS fixation, the use of postoperative radiographs should only be undertaken when clinically indicated. Postoperative radiographs following hip hemiarthroplasty should only be undertaken if there are operative concerns or postoperative complications
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