Osteoporosis

Jun 21, 2020 by in MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING Comments Off on Osteoporosis

10.1055/b-0034-92254 Osteoporosis Bone Densitometry The basis for the radiologic diagnosis of osteoporosis is the measurement of bone mineral density (BMD). The standard clinical tests for this purpose are dual X-ray…

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Knee

Jun 21, 2020 by in MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING Comments Off on Knee

10.1055/b-0034-92244 Knee Patellofemoral Joint Vertical Position of the Patella, Patellar Dystopia Insall–Salvati Index The Insall–Salvati index is perhaps the most widely used method for measuring the vertical position of the…

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Elbow Joint

Jun 21, 2020 by in MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING Comments Off on Elbow Joint

10.1055/b-0034-92248 Elbow Joint Cubital Angle (Carrying Angle of the Elbow) Various techniques have been described for measuring the cubital angle (synonym: carrying angle) of the elbow joint. The humerus–elbow–wrist angle…

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