Introduction
Introduction Ian Beggs INTRODUCTION Ultrasound is important for diagnosis and treatment in a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and requires a firm grasp of anatomy, technique, and pathology. Ultrasound and…
Foot, Ankle, and Calf
Foot, Ankle, and Calf Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Key Facts Routine radiographs Ankle: anteroposterior (AP), lateral, mortise view Foot: standing AP, standing lateral, oblique (Certain patients may not be able…
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms Thomas H. Berquist Mark J. Kransdorf Bone Tumors/Tumorlike Conditions: Imaging Approaches Key Facts Imaging studies are essential for detecting, characterizing, and staging bone lesions. Radiographs, computed tomography (CT),…
Hand and Wrist
Hand and Wrist Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Routine radiographs Hand: posteroanterior (PA), lateral, oblique views Wrist: PA, lateral, scaphoid views Wrist motion (instability) series: PA views with radial deviation, ulnar…
Miscellaneous Conditions
Miscellaneous Conditions Thomas H. Berquist Bone Islands (Enostosis) Key Facts Bone islands are benign sclerotic areas in bone. They may be single or multiple. Bone islands typically are noted incidentally…
Orthopedic Appliances and Prostheses
Orthopedic Appliances and Prostheses Thomas H. Berquist Internal Fixation Systems Key Facts There are numerous internal fixation devices, most with a specific indication or anatomic design. Selection of the appropriate…
Arthropathies/Connective Tissue Diseases
Arthropathies/Connective Tissue Diseases Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Key Facts Routine radiographs remain the primary screening technique for evaluating arthropathies. Anteroposterior (AP), lateral, and oblique views of involved joints should be…
Shoulder/Arm
Shoulder/Arm Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Key Facts • Routine radiography Shoulder Routine views include anteroposterior (AP), true AP (40-degree posterior oblique), axillary, and scapular “Y” views Special views Apical oblique,…
