WCC: reading an x-ray Flashcards
3 things in every read
- XR views
- skeletal maturity
- description
how do you get a cross table lateral view of hip
- patient supine
- flex the well hip and leg out of way
In AP pelvic xrays, what represents the medial wall of the acetabulum
teardrop
In AP pelvic xrays, what represents the anterior column
iliopectineal line
In AP pelvic xrays, what represents the posterior column
ilio-ischial line
the acetabulum is normally anteverted, meaning what
-The anterior wall is more medial than posterior wall
What arc is broken in a dislocated hip
Shenton’s arc
in a pediatric pelvic x-ray, what line goes through the triradiate cartilage horizontally
Hilgenreiner’s line
in a pediatric pelvic x-ray, what line is perpendicular to Hilgenreiner’s line down the lateral most aspect of the acetabular roof
Perkin’s line
In a judet view of pelvix, the obturator oblique side is opposite from the iliac oblique. What does each demonstrate well?
- Obturator oblique: posterior wall and anterior column
- Iliac Oblique: Anterior wall and posterior column
“POW” .. Posterior Wall and Obturator
what 3 views are typically given for ankle fractures
- AP
- Mortis
- Lateral
how do you obtain mortis view of ankle
-internally rotate knee (makes toes point straight forward)
anytime you have shoulder dislocation, what xray view do you want
axillary (arm abducted)
What is the fabella
- in posterior knee
- sesemoid bone in head of lateral gastroc
What direction do you turn the foot when getting a manual stress test of the ankle
External rotation
