Shown skeleton and soft tissues Flashcards
1
Q
- What is used for the basic examination of the skeleton during trauma?
A
- Plain XR imaging, ideally in two projections
2
Q
- For more complicated skeletal traumas, a convenient method is
A
- Native CT
3
Q
- What is the most sensitive method for displaying bone marrow processes?
A
MRI
4
Q
- Which part of the bone can be seen on ultrasound?
A
Periosteum and Cortical surface
5
Q
- What is the radiation dosage received by the patient from an X-ray of the hand?
A
Completely negligible
6
Q
- X-ray of which part of the spine is associated with the largest radiation load?
A
X-ray of the lumbar spine
7
Q
- Which of the following pathologies will not be seen on a simple XR image?
A
Bone marrow infiltration
8
Q
- Lateral projection of the shoulder
A
- Is important for diagnosis of luxation in the glenohumeral joint
9
Q
- Typical projections for XR of the hip are -
A
AP and oblique projection
10
Q
- The Patella is best visualised -
A
on a lateral projection of the knee or on a special projection for the patella
11
Q
- CT of the skeleton during trauma is performed -
A
Natively
12
Q
- What are the contraindications for native CT of the wrist?
A
– There are none
13
Q
- Occult fractures are -
A
Minor fractures of the spongiosa that may not be apparent on X-ray
14
Q
- The main sequences on MRI to display the skeleton include
A
- T1W, T2W, PD and fat suppression sequences
15
Q
- What is the main investigative modality when we suspect aseptic necrosis of the femoral head in a child? -
A
MRI
