Citation

Keating JF, Kerr M, Delargy M. Disabil. Rehabil. 1992; 14(2): 108-109.

Affiliation

West of Scotland Regional Spinal Injury Unit, Philipshill Hospital, Glasgow.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1600181

Abstract

The osteoporosis that accompanies spinal cord injury renders bones more susceptible to fracture following minor degrees of trauma. Diagnosis is often delayed due to a subtle presentation with non-specific signs. Three cases are reported that illustrate characteristic features of long-bone fractures in spinal cord injury.

Language: en