Table 2 Length Measurement of the Fractured Clavicle in Radiographic Exams and Tomography
From: Assessment of the measurement methods in midshaft clavicle fracture
Exam | Mean Length (cm) | Mean difference compared to CT (cm) | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tomography | 14,930 (14,378-15,481) | – | – | – |
PA Thorax Standing | 14,860 (14,252-15,4680) | 0,698 | (−0,134/0,274) | 0,4848 |
PA Thorax Lying | 14,955 (14,357 - 15,553) | −0,025 | (− 0,197/0,147) | 0,762 |
AP Thorax Standing | 14,896 (14,351-15,441) | 0,033 | (−0,126/ 0,192) | 0,6678 |
AP Thorax Lying | 14,960 (14,385-15,535) | -0,03 | (−0,196/0,136) | 0,7096 |
10° cephalic tilt Standing | 15,098 (14,513 - 15,682) | -0,168 | (−0,400/0,063) | 0,1456 |
10° cephalic tilt Lying | 15,001 (14,422 - 15,580) | -0,071 | (−0,235/0,092) | 0,3742 |