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Pelvic X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Sacro-iliac joints
 - Don't forget the lumbar spine -
and Interpretation ... - Avulsion fracture ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #labeled #anatomy ... #msk
Lumbar Spine X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Pedicles
 - Vertebral heights and end plates
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Spine #LSpine #XRay ... #interpretation ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #labeled #anatomy ... #msk #checklist
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... Ultrasound is superior ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
lateral wrist XR ... radial styloid fracture ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
Sternal fracture ... much higher than CXR ... & can diagnose ... Xray read as normal ... Clinical #POCUS #ultrasound
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
US beats CXR on ... Most CXR are wasted ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Humeral Head Growth Plate on Shoulder POCUS

A 15yo male presents with shoulder pain. Which of the
following is his diagnosis ... based on the ultrasound ... mistaken for a fracture ... Labeled Schematic ... Shoulder #POCUS #MSK
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Several of the diagnoses ... considering the diagnosis ... (CXR), try rotating ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... not seen on a CXR
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
stone WBC 12.5 Cr ... LFTs normal Diagnosed ... to help confirm diagnosis ... hydronephrosis POCUS interpretation ... pt and with X-ray