Items tagged “lothian_meded”
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Pediatric elbow radiograph (an approach)
Pediatric elbow radiographs are commonly encountered in the emergency department and, when approached in a systematic fashion, are not as difficult to interpret as most people think!
Systematic review
Ossification
Check that the ossification centers are present and in the correct position. Th...
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Wrist radiograph (an approach)
Wrist radiographs are ubiquitous on any night of the week in emergency departments, especially when pavements are icy!
Systematic review
Choosing a search strategy and utilizing it consistently is a helpful method to overcome common errors seen in diagnostic radiology. The order in which you ...
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Shoulder radiograph (an approach)
Shoulder radiographs are common films to see in the Emergency Department, especially during the weekend after sporting events.
Systematic review
Choosing a search strategy and utilizing it consistently is a helpful method to overcome common errors seen in diagnostic radiology. The order in whi...
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Pediatric shoulder radiograph (an approach)
Pediatric shoulder radiographs are usually performed after trauma in older children. However, seat-belt injuries during motor vehicle accidents can cause shoulder trauma at any age. Birth trauma may also be factor.
Systematic review
Clavicle
Check the cortex and review alignment:
if there is...
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Hand radiograph (an approach)
Hand radiographs are commonplace in the Emergency Department or the trauma reporting list.
Systematic review
Choosing a search strategy and utilizing it consistently is a helpful method to overcome common errors seen in diagnostic radiology. The order in which you interpret the radiograph is ...
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Foot radiograph (an approach)
Foot radiographs are commonly performed in Emergency departments, usually after sport-related trauma and often with a clinical request that states lateral border pain. Remember to check the whole film, though. Often, a foot x-ray is also requested for the investigation of osteomyelitis, arthriti...
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Ankle radiograph (an approach)
Ankle radiographs are frequently performed in emergency departments, usually, after trauma, the radiographic series is comprised of three views: an anteroposterior, mortise, and a lateral. They may be performed to assess degenerative or inflammatory arthritis as well as to look for the sequela o...
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Knee radiograph (an approach)
Knee radiographs are common and often a quick and easy diagnostic exam in the emergency setting. An efficient approach to them requires a good understanding of anatomy with review strategies to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
Systematic review
Choosing a search strategy and utilizing it consiste...