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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
X-ray limitations ... UltraSound (POCUS) to CT ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB ... #Limitations #Comparison
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
BONE - Spine X-ray ... X-ray 0.001 mSv ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #Comparison #Table
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... fractures • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Lisfranc Joint Injuries - XRay Interpretation
The tarso metatarsal joint is named after a french surgeon. The
- XRay Interpretation ... The stability of ... #XRay #Joint #Interpretation ... #radiology #checklist ... #foot #msk #diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... Possible associated injuries ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
flexion due to inability ... Possible associated injuries ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... Possible associated injuries ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
in paediatric radiology ... days Chest X-ray ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #Comparison #Table
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... Possible associated injuries ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... Possible associated injuries ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK