Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, Vol 5, Issue 4, 272-275
Copyright © 1975 by Association of Clinical Scientists
The diagnosis of bone infarction
HI Libshitz
and
Osborne RL Jr
The radiographic diagnosis of bone infarction is discussed based on the pathological changes that occur. The differences in radiographic density and their significance are emphasized. Bone infarctions are divided into diaphysomethaphyseal and epiphyso-metaphyseal lesions and the radiographic appearance described. Etiologic considerations are outlined.