Accuracy of CT Scan for Detecting Posterior Ligamentous Complex Injury in Traumatic Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Study DesignA systematic review and meta-analysis.ObjectivesThis systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CT in detecting PLC injuries in traumatic thoracolumbar fractures.MethodsA comprehensive search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted up to January 2025. Studies were included if they examined the diagnostic validity of CT for PLC injuries compared with MRI with predefined outcomes (true/false positives/negatives). Quality assessment was performed using the QUADAS-2 tool, and statistical analysis involved bivariate binomial regression to generate summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curves and pooled estimates of sensitivity and specificity.ResultsEight studies involving 1440 patients were included. The pooled sens

SUBMITTER: Falcao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12085553 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature