Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – coalition bewteen talus & calcaneus may be difficult to detect on xray – cartilaginous coalition between the talus and calcaneus in the area of the middle facet may also be detected by an irregularity of the joint surfaces of the talus and calcaneus; – anterior facet is … Read more
– Discussion: – radiographs of knee hemarthrosis, may show the capsule in distension; – synovitis, cartilage thinning, widening and ersion of intercondylar notch; – enlargement of ossification centers, esp distal end of femur; – hemorrhage can displace periosteum to such extent that huge soft tissue mass results … Read more
– Early Stages: – widening of epiphyseal line (representing growth plate); – AP View: – normal hip shows epiphysis of femoral head projecting above & lateral to the superior border of the femoral neck; – affected hip shows widening and irregularity of growth plate; – height of … Read more
– See: – Radiology of the Wrist – Distal Radius Fx – Discussion: – radiographic measurements: – articular step off: most important determinant of outcome; – radial shortening second most determinant … Read more
– See: X-rays of the Foot – Radiographs: – broden’s view: – dorsoplantar (AP): – delineates calcaneocuboid joint – demonstrates amount of lateral spread of calcaneus – demnstrates subluxation of talonavicular joint; … Read more
– Discussion: – bone scan and MRI may help early involvement, but may not correlate with the extent of involvement; – bone scans are highly sensitive for Perthes disease; – Radiographic Findings: (Waldenstrom): – initial findings: – ossific nucleus fails to … Read more
– see postoperative radiographic evaluation of total hip replacement – Discussion: – acetabular component loosening: – osteolysis / polyethylene wear: – Component Position: – acetabular component flexion: – to measure postoperative cup position, a standing true lateral view of the operated hip allowed direct measurement of … Read more
– Discussion: – complete knee series should include an anteroposterior, lateral, & axilla view as well as a tunnel view in skeletally immature pts; – Specific Views: – Axilla View – Lateral Radiograph – Tangential Patellar Views – Tunnel Radiograph – X-ray Features of … Read more
– See: – Radiology of Subtalar Joint – Hawkins Sign – Talar Neck View: (modified AP (Canale/Kelly)); – this projection is helpful in assessing degree of frx displacement and adequacy of reduction; – best view to demonstrate the talar neck, varus angulation, medial malposition or dorsal displacement … Read more
– See: DDH – Indications for Radiographs: – for confirming position of hips getting treatment; – for confirming a suspected teratologic dislocation; – Patient age: – x-rays may not reveal a dislocation until infant is > 6 wks since so much of the pelvis is cartilaginous; … Read more