– See: – Radiographic Studies for the Shoulder – Posterior Shoulder Dislocation – Findings Seen on Specific Radiographic Views: – Axillary View: – reverse hill sachs lesion – AP of the Shoulder: – because humerus is internally rotated, the greater tuberosity will not … Read more
– Determine Congruency – wt bearing AP & lateral radiographs: – IMA: (nl < 10 deg) – note that this angle is highly dependent on the technique of measurement – some authors measure from down the metatarsal shaft, where as, other authors measure from the center of the metatarsal … Read more
– Discussion: – correlation w/ back pain: – traction spurs &/or severe disc space narrowing do correlate w/ pain; – spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, & adult Scoliosis may or may not be associated with back pain; – there is little correlation between back … Read more
– Discussion: – flexion-extension laterals; – prior to intubation for elective surgery, all patients at risk should have flexion extension laterals of cervical spine r/o atlantoaxial instability; – Radiographs: – atlantodens interval (ADI) needs to be evaluated; – instability is … Read more
– Lateral View: – key element is whether there is anterolithesis, since this will dramatically narrow the SAC w/ any degree of rotation; – ADI: – it may be difficult to measure the ADI due to lateral mass rotation; – in children … Read more
– Anatomy of Olecranon: – Radiology: – insist on a true lateral X-ray of the elbow joint to evaluate: – extent of frx & displacement: – non comminuted = displacement of less than 2 mm; … Read more
– 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
– 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
– 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: – Outside Links: Approaches To Differential Diagnosis In Musculoskeletal Imaging: – Soft Tissue Calcifications – Lucent Lesions of Bone – Sclerotic Lesions – Discussion: – note whether the … Read more