MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING
The Shoulder
Shoulder Checklists 1 Radiographic examination AP external rotation AP internal rotation Axillary view Y-view Grashey (posterior oblique) view 2 Common sites of injury in adults Fractures Midshaft of clavicle Avulsion…
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Related Conditions and Vasculitic Syndromes
Key Points • A classic imaging feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is deforming arthritis without erosion. • Avascular necrosis may be present in asymptomatic patients with SLE. • Antiphospholipid…
Pediatric Developmental and Chronic Traumatic Conditions, the Osteochondroses, and Childhood Osteoporosis
Key Facts • Although clinically useful, bone age measurements may be imperfect due, for example, to methodologic problems and the applicability of standard reference guides to the patient assessed. •…
Imaging of Tendons and Bursae
Key Facts • Tendinopathy refers to the full spectrum of tendon pathology, including tendon degeneration and tear, tenosynovitis, and calcific tendinitis. Tendinosis refers to tendon degeneration. The term tendinitis is…
Imaging of Total Joint Replacement
Key Facts • Total joint replacement is a highly successful method for providing pain relief from various arthritic conditions. • Radiographs remain the standard technique for evaluating the position and…
Imaging Investigation of Arthritis in Children
Andrea. Schwartz Doria, MD, PhD, MSc Paul. Babyn, MDCM Key Facts • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) comprises arthritides of unknown etiology that begin before age 16 years and that persist for greater…
Soft Tissue Calcification and Ossification
Key Facts • Soft tissue calcifications appear on radiographs as punctuate, circular, linear, or plaque-like radio-dense areas. Often these calcifications, by their appearance and location, can provide clues to an…
Imaging Evaluation of Osteoporosis
Key Facts • Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease and affects one in three women and one in five men over 50 years of age. • Osteoporotic fractures…
