MSK Flashcards
1
Q
What is clinical radiology and what is it used for?
A
The use of medical imaging to visualise tissues:
- Clinical diagnosis.
- Treatment planning.
- Disease monitoring.
- Image guided intervention.
2
Q
What are the 3 phases of fracture healing, and what are they split into?
A
Inflammatory phase - haematoma formation, tissue death and inflammation.
Reparative phase - angiogenesis, soft (fibrocartilaginous) callus formation, and hard callus formation.
Remodelling.
3
Q
What does the adhesion of skin to underlying fascia create?
A
Skin creases.
4
Q
What is the rotation and the degree to which it occurs of the upper and lower limbs?
A
Upper limb = 90 degree external rotation.
Lower limb = 90 degree internal rotation.
