PELVIS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Question 1

What is your systematic review checklist in order for a pelvis radiograph ?

Answer 1

1) Femoral head and necks - right and left side. (Any fracture/ any disruption to the trabeculae/ any AVN)
2) iliopectineal Line - The larger pelvic ring.
3) Trace the smaller pelvis ring (any fracture to the pubic rami)
4) Apophyseal avulsion injury areas ( ASIS, AIIIS, lESSER TROCHANTER AND ISCHIAL TUBEROSITY)
5) Sacroiliac joints
6) Symphysis pubis.

Question 2

What are the 4 sites for an apophyseal injury ?

Answer 2

ASIS
AIIS
Lesser trochanter
Ischial tuberosity