Imaging studies of choice Flashcards
1
Q
Fracture
A
X-ray
2
Q
Occult fracture of hip
A
After non-diagnostic x-ray, CT is best, then MRI
3
Q
Occult fracture of the knee
A
After non-diagnostic x-ray, MRI
4
Q
Stress fracture
A
X-ray then MRI
5
Q
Bone metastases
A
X-ray, then radionucleotide scan
6
Q
Low back pain, nontraumatic, with radiculopathy
A
MRI
7
Q
Arthritis/septic arthritis
A
X-ray then MRI
8
Q
Prosthetic joint complications
A
X-ray