Imaging of Choice Flashcards
1
Q
Best view for posterior glenohumeral dislocation (often missed)
A
Axillary view
2
Q
Elbow dislocation medial condyl fracture is like playing where’s waldo, so do a ______-
A
CT scan
3
Q
Scaphoid fracture
A
AP and lateral views
Scaphoid view (AP view with 30 degrees of ulnar deviation)
4
Q
What is a Judet view?
A
45 degree oblique for pelvic fractures
also do AP, inlet and outlet views
5
Q
Gold standard for pelvic fractures:
A
CT
6
Q
intercondylar notch view
A
tibia plateau fracture
7
Q
sunrise view
A
patellar fracture
8
Q
mortise, internal and external oblique views
A
ankle fracture
9
Q
most helpful view for a calcaneal fracture
A
lateral
10
Q
scapula fracture
A
“Y” view
trans-scapular
11
Q
AP with external rotation
A
Humeral shaft fx
