Illustration of the Positive and Negative JTS (John ...
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Illustration of the Positive and Negative JTS (John Thomas Sign) (depicted on pelvic radiographs (Fig. 3A, B) and an artist’s sketch (Fig. 3C, D)).


3a. Negative JTS sign, where penile shadow on pelvic X-Ray points away from the fracture side (left acetabular fracture).


3b. Positive JTS sign, where penile shadow on pelvic X-Ray points towards the fracture side (left acetabular fracture).


3c. Schematic outline of a negative JTS sign, where penile shadow (arrows) is neutral or points away from the side of the fracture (left neck of femur fracture).


3d. Schematic outline of a positive JTS sign, where penile shadow (arrows) points towards the side of the fracture (left neck of femur fracture).


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