READING A RADIOGRAPH TERMS Flashcards

1
Q

angular relationship between bones

A

alignment

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2
Q

specifics about the bones

A

bony mineralization

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3
Q

joint space

A

cartilage space

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4
Q

always start reading distally and work your way proximally

A

distal to proximal

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5
Q

abnormalities within the soft tissues

A

soft tissues

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6
Q

protuberant posterior process of calcaneus

A

hagelmann’s deformity

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7
Q

circumscribed areas of decreased density

A

subchondral cysts

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8
Q

mild transverse plane deformity

A

comminuted fracture

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9
Q

transverse plane best on AP view?

fracture extends into the joint line?

A

angulated fracture

intra-articular fracture

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10
Q

erosion consistent with chronic gout

A

bunion with erosion at medial 1st metatarsal

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11
Q

cartilage space loss at 1st MPJ

A

hallux rigidus deformity

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12
Q

bone spurring

A

osteophytes

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13
Q

correction of hallux valgus via k-wire

A

bunionectomy

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14
Q

PIPJ fusion

A

arthrodesis

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15
Q

hammertoe corrective procedure

A

arthroplasty

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16
Q

corn on fifth digit

A

bipartite sesamoid