Ortho Radiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the studies utilized in ortho radiology
A
Xray
CT
MRI
arthrogram
2
Q
What does a plain film xray show
A
bones fractures joint effusions joint crystals arthritis soft tissue swelling foreign bodies
3
Q
What are the views of plain film xray
A
AP PA lateral oblique stress weight bearing contralateral
4
Q
What does a CT do well
A
occult fractures
pre-operative reconstruction and surgical planning
5
Q
What does a MRI do well
A
soft tissue pathology
- ligaments
- cartilage injury
6
Q
What is a arthrogram
A
radiopaque dye injected on one side of ligament or capsule
- allows to see if structure “leaks”
7
Q
How should a fracture be described
A
Location direction relationship of fragments number of fragments communication with atmosphere
