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MSK - introduction to limb radiology - Coggle Diagram
MSK - introduction to limb radiology
how to approach an appendicular radiograph
white is calcified
dark = air or cartilage
need 2 different views of a joint
AP or lateral
describe a fracture and fracture patterns
describing
describe the type of radiograph
fracture type
transverse
oblique
spiral
comminuted
in several pieces more than 2
impacted
open/closed
skin
fracture location
fracture displacement
angulation
translation
rotation
any complications
children
diaphysis
=shaft in adults
metaphysis
children only
epiphysis
cases
checklist
demographics
date
adequacy
previous imaging
can see cast on radiograph
white soft tissue indicates swelling
neck of femur
blood supply
joint capsule
round ligament artery
lack of causes avascular necrosis
distal radius fracture
FOOSH
fall on outstretched hand
know colle and smith fracture
easy to lose blood flow if fracture scaphoid