Looser's zone

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• Synonyms

  • Pseudofracture
  • Looser's line
  • Milkman line

• Causes

  • Osteomalacia
  • Renal osteodystrophy
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Paget disease
  • Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia

• Parents

  • Fracture
  • Bone X-ray sign

• Description

  • "Osteopenic changes in bony pelvis and proximal femurs. Radiologically mimick fractures (pseudo-fractures)"