Lower Extremity Imaging Flashcards
- What pathology is shown in this image?
- What type of image is this?
Pes anserinus bursitis
MRI, T2 weighted (fluid is bright)
- What type of image is this?
T1 weighted MRI
What artery would be most affected by fracture to the femoral head/neck?
Medial circumfrential artery
What artery would be most affected by an intertrochanteric fracture?
Lateral femoral circumflex artery
What pathology is shown in this image?
Early (right) and advanced avascular necrosis
What are the implications of femoral fracture location with regards to outcome and treatment?
The location affects whether blood supply was compromised and thus what type of repair is appropriate. If the blood supply was not irreversibly damaged, then it is possible to put in fixation to allow natural healing. If the blood supply is too severely damaged, full prosthetic replacement may be necessary.