Radiology imaging lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Rolando fracture
A
-1st metacarpal (of thumb), multiple fracture lines
2
Q
Segond fracture
A
- avulsion fx of lateral tibial epicondyle
- sometimes see a small bone chip superior to fibular head
- usually occurs with serious knee trauma (eg ACL tear)
3
Q
pseudo-Jone’s fracture
A
avulsion fx of 5th metatarsal proximal tuberosity.
-attachment point of fibularis brevis
4
Q
what is a comminuted fracture?
A
multiple fracture lines and multiple pieces
5
Q
jone’s fracture
A
5th metatarsal of foot
6
Q
what does an effusion look like on xray?
A
grey, not black
7
Q
what is lipohemarthrosis?
A
- release of blood and fat into a joint from trauma.
- frequently happens in knee
