532 results
Osteoarthritis (OA): X-ray features 
 - Joint space narrowing (least specific)
 - Subchondral Cysts (pockets of
Osteoarthritis (OA): X-ray ... areas of bone-bone contact ... Osteoarthritis #OA #Xray
Hilum Overlay Sign on Chest X-Ray
If a mass is in contact with the pulmonary vessels then,
Sign on Chest X-Ray ... If a mass is in contact ... mass is not in contact ... #Sign #Chest #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... Volar • Ortho consult ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint • Ortho consult ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... supination • Ortho consult ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spica • Ortho consult ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
tong • Ortho consult ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
• PAC can be conducted ... • PAC can be conducted ... - A PAC that conducts ... refractory will conduct ... (non- conducted
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... spica • Ortho consult ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... arm • Ortho consult ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay