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1
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T1 dark line in vertebral body with normal signal elsewhere

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Osteoporotic compression fracture

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Sequestrum

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Piece of necrotic bone surrounded by granulation tissue.
Sign of active osteomyelitis

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Thickening of flexor tendon sheath with locking sensation

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Trigger finger

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Associated with aneurysmal bone cyst

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Chondroblastoma,
Osteoblastoma,
Giant cell tumour,
Fibroxanthoma,

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Smoldering infection in hands without periosteal reaction in children

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Tuberculous dactylitis

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Achondroplasia spinal appearances

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Posterior vertebral scalloping,
Gibbus deformity,
short pedicle canal stenosis
Decreasing interpedicular distance
Widening of intervertebral discs

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Chronic kidney disease causes (endocrine)

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Hyperparathyroidism

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Tibial stress fracture risk of malunion

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Anterior = high risk
Posteriomedial = low risk

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Wrist deformities and relevant angles

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Normal SL = 30-60. Normal CL < 30
SLAC: SL > 60, CL < 30
DISI: SL > 60, CL > 30
VISI: SL <30, CL >30

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Pedunculated bone tumour arising from metaphysis of long bones with cartilaginous cap

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Osteochondroma

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Marrow darker than muscle on T1, Lucent metaphyseal bands on X-ray, child

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Leukaemia

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12
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Lodwick classification of lytic lesions

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1a: geographic with thin, sclerotic margin
1b: well defined border without sclerosis
1c: ill defined border
2: moth eaten
3: permeative

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DIP and PIP joint involvement with central erosions

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Erosive osteoarthritis

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Bulky mass, posterior distal femoral metaphysis, string sign

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Parosteal osteosarcoma

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Parosteal vs periosteal sarcoma

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Metaphysis vs diaphysis
50% vs no marrow extension
Outer vs inner layer of periosteum

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16
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Maffucci vs Ollier

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Ollier: multiple enchondromas, slight increase in chondrosarcoma risk
Maffucci: multiple enchondromas, haemangiomas, higher sarcoma risk

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17
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Normal atlanto-occipital distance

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<5mm

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18
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elastofibroma dorsi

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Benign soft tissue lesion, usually infrascapular. Can show PET uptake. Similar density to muscle with fat component

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Well defined lucent lesion in proximal humerus with intact trabeculae

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Pseudocyst of humerus. Get CT

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20
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Well defined lytic lesion with non-sclerotic margin

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Giant cell tumour

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21
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Spotty osteoporosis following recent ORIF

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RSD

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22
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Geographic lytic lesion with sclerotic margin in intertrochanteric NOF

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Liposclerosing myxofibroma (10% risk of malignant degeneration)

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Osteochondromas pointing towards the joint, originating from the epiphysis

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Trevor disease

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Scaphoid fracture mechanism of injury

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Hyperextension

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Fibrous lesion between planter portions of metatarsal heads

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Morton’s neuroma

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Eccentric lytic lesion in knee with thin sclerotic border

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Fibrous cortical defect (<3cm)
Non-ossifying fibroma (>3cm)

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27
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Linear or triangular T1/T2 bright structure projecting from centre of posterior vertebral bodies

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Basivertebral veins

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Anserine bursa of the knee

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Consists of Sartorius, Gracilis and Semitendinosus tendons, can become inflamed leading to pes anserine bursitis, characterised by medial knee pain

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29
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Chronic wrist pain, positive ulnar variance, cystic changes in lunate bone

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Ulnar impaction syndrome

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Multiple loose bodies with varying calcification in the knee with joint effusion

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Synovial chondromatosis

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31
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Most common pulley injury in competitive sports

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A2

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32
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Types of SLAP tear

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Type 1: Superior labrum frayed but still attached
Type 2: Superior labrum and biceps anchor detached from glenoid rim
Type 3: bucket handle tear
Type 4: Bucket handle tear extending into biceps tendon

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33
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Anterior tibial lesion in child with anterior tibial bowing

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Osseofibrous dysplasia

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34
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Mild fever, chronic pain, well defined lytic lesion with sclerotic rim

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Brodie’s abscess

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35
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Infant, symmetrical metaphyseal fractures with diaphyseal diffuse periosteal reaction

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Congenital syphilis

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36
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Bilateral periostitis of distal long bones

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Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy

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37
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Vertebral body squaring with Romanus lesions

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Seen in early ank spond

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38
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Klippel-Feil syndrome associated with

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Unilateral renal agenesis

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39
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Epidural collection along the ALL

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TB spondylitis (Pott’s disease)

40
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Primary hyperparathyroidism features

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Subperiosteal resorption of bone

41
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Osteopenia with reduced joint space and cartilage calcification in hands

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Haemochromotosis

42
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Commonest soft tissue injury associated with avulsion of medial proximal tibia

43
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DDH causes increased risk of

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Labral tears

44
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Retro-achilles bursitis, thickening of achilles tendon, calcaneal bony prominence

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Mullholland deformity/Haglund’s disease

45
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Avulsion fracture at base of proximal first phalanx with UCL disruption

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Gamekeeper’s thumb

46
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Longitudinal temporal bone fractures

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Associated with inco-stapedal joint dislocation

47
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Hypoechoic swelling of the median nerve with increased cross sectional area

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

48
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Best sequence to assess Triangular fibrocartilage complex tear

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T2 coronal

49
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washed out hand with proximal distribution, premature fusion of growth plates

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

50
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Double density sign on bone scintigraphy

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Osteoid osteoma

51
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Gorlin Goltz associated with

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Increased risk of medulloblastomas

52
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Best modality to assess pathological fractures

53
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Femoral fracture with long periosteal reaction and underlying pagets

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Atypical fracture, due to bisphosphonate

54
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Fragment near the medial process of calcaneal tuberosity, often associated with plantar spur

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Plantar Fascia rupture

55
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Kaposi sarcoma (MRI)

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Intermediate T2, high T2 signal in lower extremeties with variable gadolinium enhancement

56
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Melorhheostosis management

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Conservative

57
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AVN grading

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Ficat and Arlet classification:
Grade 2: Osteopenia, sclerosis and cysts with no crescent sign.
Grade 3: crescent sign

58
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Hill sachs vs bankart

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Hill sacs are more common and affect posteriosuperior humeral head
Bankart affects anterior inferior glenoid

59
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Syrinx associated with

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Neuropathic arthropathy

60
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Most sensitive test for HOA

61
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Marfans vs homocysteinuria

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Upward vs downward lens dislocation

62
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Subligamentous collection along the anterior spine

63
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Lesion arising from muscle causing cortical bone erosion

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Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma

64
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Talocalcaneal coalition associated with

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Pes planus

65
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Fibrous dysplasia PET

66
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Long fibula associated with

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Achondroplasia

67
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Erosive arthritis

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Central erosions, gullwing appearance

68
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incomplete femoral neck fractures associated with

69
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Loss of lamina dura

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Scleroderma

70
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Bennett vs Rolando

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Both fractures through base of thumb metacarpal. Rolando is comminuted

71
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Heterogenous lesion in distal diaphysis with sclerotic margins

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Medullary infarct

72
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High T2 loose bodies in the knee

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Primary synovial chondromatosis

73
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Fever, irritability, coarse & irregular periosteal reaction with soft tissue swelling

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Caffey disease - Infantile cortical hyperostosis

74
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FAST scan can reliably detect how much free fluid

75
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ECU tendon moved from original position

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Tendon sheath synovitis

76
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Best position for supraspinatus imaging

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ADduction and Internal rotation (back pocket)

77
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Best position for biceps tendon visualisation

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Arm ADducted, internally rotated (slight) and palm facing up

78
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Subscapularis best position

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Arm ABducted, externally rotated

79
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Infraspinatus best position

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Arm flexed, placed across chest

80
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Bilateral cortical thickening and sclerosis, with patchy marrow changes

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Erdheim Chester disease

81
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Geographic bone destruction with wide zone of transition, fluid levels and aneurysmal dilatation

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Telangiectatic osteosarcoma

82
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Ix to further investigate wrist fractures/dislocations

83
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Jefferson fracture

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Fracture of the ring of the atlas due to axial loading

84
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VACTERL spinal anomalies

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Spina bifida occulta

85
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Complex presacral mass in baby

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Sacrococcygeal teratoma

86
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diffuse osteosclerosis with splenomegaly

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Myelofibrosis

87
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Flexion teardrop fractures associated with

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Anterior cervical cord syndrome

88
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Expansile, lytic lesion with sclerotic rim in metaphysis, with internal septations and calcifications

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Chondromyxoid fibroma

89
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Phemister Triad

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Peri-articular osteoporosis
peripherally located osseous erosion,
gradual joint space narrowing
Suggests TB arthropathy

90
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Thin sclerotic rim, extension across physeal plate, occurs in epiphyses or equivalents

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Chondroblastoma

91
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Large, lobular or cystic calcium deposits near joints

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Tumoural calcinosis

92
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Communication between ankle joint and common peroneal tendon sheath

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Calcaneofibular ligament rupture

93
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Posterior superior shoulder impingement

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Involves infraspinatus and posterior fibres of supraspinatus. Seen in throwers

94
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Causes of sclerotic bone mets

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Prostate, breast, lung

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