pubic-rami-fractures
A 78-year-old woman presents after a fall from standing height. She reports anterior pelvic pain and is unable to weight-bear. AP pelvic radiograph shows minimally displaced fractures of the left superior and inferior pubic rami. There is no pubic symphysis widening. The patient has osteoporosis (T-score -3.2). **What additional imaging is MOST important to assess for occult instability?**
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
CT pelvis with 3D reconstruction only
MRI pelvis to evaluate posterior ring
Inlet and outlet radiographic views
Bone scan to assess fracture age
Weight-bearing radiographs of the pelvis
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option