Trauma and MSK imaging Flashcards
1
Q
Main indications for Xray
A
bones in limbs
2
Q
USS indication
A
tendons
3
Q
CT indication
A
Polytrauma, superimposed bones
4
Q
MRI indication
A
Soft tissue injuries eg intervertebral discs, ligaments, spinal cord
5
Q
What is a pathological fracture
A
fracture in an already abnormal bone eg osteoporosis
6
Q
Give examples of types of fractures
A
transverse oblique avulsion comminuted spiral stress eponymous torus greenstick
7
Q
GCS <8 ??
A
INTUBATE
8
Q
Management of splenic laceration
A
IR splenic artery embolisation
surgery
9
Q
Describe dual blood supply of spleen
A
splenic artery
short gastric artery