Roetgen Signs Flashcards
How much of a decrease in bone density do you need in order to see a lesion on an X-ray?
30-50%
How big does the lesion have to be in order to be seen on an X-ray?
1-5cm
What is the radiographic latent period for osteomyelitis in peripheral bone?
10-14 days
What is the radiographic latent period for spinal osteomyelitis?
21 days
What is the radiographic latent period for aggressive tumors?
4-6 weeks
What are evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the
most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition?
ACR Appropriateness criteria
What is an Injection of water soluble iodinated contrast into IVD’s nucleus pulposus via fluoroscopic control in order to determine pain generator?
Discography
What is the pattern of Distribution of Contrast for Discography?
fissuring, extravasation, pooling of contrast
What phase of the bone scan is when you scan 5 minutes after the injection?
Blood Pool Phase
What phase of the bone scan is when you scan 2-4 hours after injection?
Delayed Phase
What phase of the bone scan is when you scan 24 hours after injection?
Delayed/delayed Phase
What views areas of bone where bones overlap e.g. pars
interarticularis?
SPECT scan
What imaging system is extremely sensitive for detecting bone marrow disease?
MRI
What kind of cells partake in intramembranous ossification?
Mesenchymal cells
What kind of bone growth controls width of long bones via activity of periosteum?
Appositional bone growth