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Musculoskeletal x-ray interpretation. complete step by step guide
This is a video recap from different doctors with different ways of approaching musculoskeletal x-ray.
The ABC'S of Interpreting an X-ray
In order to describe a fracture, a systematic approach in interpreting an x-ray has to be used.
A - Alignment & Adequacy
Alignment - the type of x-ray views taken and the anatomical site visualized e.g. "AP and lateral views of the left ankle"
Adequacy - x-ray is adequate if the beam penetration is neither over nor underexposed and the joints above and below the area of concern are included in the radiograph.
B - Bones - Outline & Density
Outline - The contours of the bone should be followed and any abnormality commented on (e.g. fracture, callus and exostosis (bony outgrowth))
Density - Look at each bone in sequence and comment on whether it is:
Radio-lucent = thinner bone (osteoporotic)
Radio-opaque = thicker than surrounding bones (Paget's disease, chronic osteomyelitis, osteochondritis)
C - Cartilage - Outline, Joint space & Loose Bodies
Musculoskeletal x-ray interpretation. complete step by step guide
17 май 2020
