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Knee x-ray (summary)
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A knee x-ray, also known as knee series or knee radiograph, is a set of two x-rays of the knee joint. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the knee, often after trauma.
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Hip x-ray (summary)
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A hip x-ray, also known as a hip series or hip radiograph, is a pelvis x-ray with an additional lateral view of the specified hip. It is used for the assessment of unilateral hip pathology, most commonly to diagnose a hip f...
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Ankle x-ray (summary)
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An ankle x-ray, also known as ankle series or ankle radiograph, is a set of two x-rays of the ankle joint. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the ankle, often after trauma.
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Foot x-ray (summary)
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A foot x-ray, also known as foot series or foot radiograph, is a set of two x-rays of the foot. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the foot, often after trauma.
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Tib/fib x-ray (summary)
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A tib/fib x-ray, also known as tib/fib series or tib/fib radiograph, is a set of two x-rays of the leg (knee to ankle). It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the leg, often after trauma.
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Calcaneus x-ray (summary)
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A calcaneus x-ray, also known as calcaneus series or calcaneus radiograph, is a set of two x-rays of the calcaneus. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the leg, often after trauma.
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Musculoskeletal radiology: interpretation (curriculum)
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The musculoskeletal radiology interpretation curriculum contains some helpful resources for basic plain film interpretation.
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Neuroradiology: interpretation (curriculum)
Neuroradiology interpretation is a key component of how to make the most of diagnostic imaging. You need to know how to look at the commonly performed radiology tests and how to make common diagnoses. In reality, this allows basic image interpretation in CT of the head and a very basic understan...
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Ultrasound carotids (summary)
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US (ultrasound) carotids is a standard test performed as part of the assessment of the cranial arterial blood supply.
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Extra-axial collection (summary)
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Extra-axial collections are collections of fluid within the skull, but outside the brain parenchyma. They may be comprised of CSF, blood or pus and may exist in the extradural, subdural or subarachnoid space.
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Hydrocephalus (summary)
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Hydrocephalus describes the situation where the intracranial ventricular system is enlarged because of increased pressure. It may be caused by obstruction of CSF flow. If this is the case, the location of obstruction can be...
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Midline shift (summary)
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Midline shift is a finding described on transverse (axial) slices from CT and MRI studies. It describes the situation where the midline of the intracranial anatomy is no longer in the midline and is the result of pushing or...
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Atelectasis (summary)
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Atelectasis describes small areas of collapsed lung. Atelectasis and collapse both describe the same pathophysiology, though atelectasis tends to be used to describe small areas of lung that are not fully expanded, whereas ...
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Pneumothorax (summary)
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Pneumothorax (pl: pneumothoraces) describes gas within the pleural space. This may occur because of a number of reasons and may be spontaneous. Patients will not always be symptomatic and treatment will depend on the cause....
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Pleural fluid (summary)
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Pleural fluid describes fluid within the pleural space. Fluid may be simple fluid, pus, hemorrhage and therefore is a broad description that includes, but not synonymous with pleural effusion. Pus in the pleural space may b...
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Air-bronchogram (summary)
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Air-bronchograms are gas-filled bronchi surrounded by alveoli filled with fluid, pus or other material 1. It is a very useful sign because it is highly sensitive and specific for the presence of lung consolidation rather th...
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Increased cardiothoracic ratio (summary)
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Increased cardiothoracic ratio describes widening of the cardiac silhouette on a chest radiograph. This is only of use when making an assessment of a PA chest x-ray since the AP chest x-ray causes the artefactual magnificat...
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CVC position on chest x-ray (summary)
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Chest x-ray CVC (central venous catheter) position should be assessed following initial placement and on subsequent radiographs.
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CT chest (summary)
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Chest CT is a computed tomography examination of the thoracic cavity performed for a variety of reasons, from suspected cancer to penetrating chest trauma.
A CT chest can be performed with or without IV contrast and when I...
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Supracondylar fracture (summary)
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Supracondylar fractures are the commonest fracture at the elbow in pediatric patients. They result from force applied across the elbow, usually following a fall. The supracondylar region is the weakest point in the developi...
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