Lower Limb Alignment
10.1055/b-0034-92241 Lower Limb Alignment Full-Length Anteroposterior Standing Radiograph The full-length standing radiograph in the anteroposterior (AP) projection is the basic tool for the radiologic analysis of lower limb alignment. To…
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…
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…
6.1 Upper Arm
10.1055/b-0035-121608 6.1 Upper Arm 6.1.1 Case 99 (Fig. 6.1) Fig. 6.1 a–f Functional abnormality of the right thumb and an extension deficit in the right knee. Congenital or acquired hyperostosis?…
6.3 Hands (Bone and Joint Diseases)
10.1055/b-0035-121610 6.3 Hands (Bone and Joint Diseases) 6.3.1 Case 116 (Fig. 6.35) Fig. 6.35 a–g Rickets or dysplasia? Case description Referring physician: hand surgeon. Prior history and clinical question: A…
7.2 Predominantly Osteolytic Changes
10.1055/b-0035-121612 7.2 Predominantly Osteolytic Changes 7.2.1 Case 132 (Fig. 7.7) Fig. 7.7 a–e Juvenile bone cyst? Case description Referring physician: pediatric surgeon. Prior history and clinical question: A 9-year-old boy…
7.4 Changes with Mixed Features
10.1055/b-0035-121614 7.4 Changes with Mixed Features 7.4.1 Case 150 (Fig. 7.37) Fig. 7.37 a–h Osteochondritis dissecans? Case description Referring physician: orthopedist. Prior history and clinical question: A 10-year-old boy was…
5.2 Scapula
10.1055/b-0035-121604 5.2 Scapula 5.2.1 Case 83 (Fig. 5.9) Fig. 5.9 a, b Metastases from prostate cancer? Case description Referring physician: radiologist. Prior history and clinical question: A 67-year-old man with…
