Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 1 Diagram according to Denis classification showing anterior, middle and posterior columns In 1994, Magerl described a new system based on the AO fracture classification used in the extremities…

Fig. 1 Anterior shoulder dislocation. AP (a) and scapular Y-view (b) radiographs demonstrate anteroinferior glenohumeral dislocation Computed tomography (CT) is valuable for confirmation of subtle bone lesions associated with instability…

Infant and toddler <5 years old Infantile myofibromatosis Leukemia Langerhans cell histiocytosis (multifocal) Metastatic neuroblastoma Osteofibrous dysplasia Child 5–10 years old Ewing sarcoma of long bone Langerhans cell histiocytosis (unifocal)…

Fig. 1 Three year-old boy with methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) osteomyelitis. The patient presented with arm swelling, pain and fever. MRSA was found on blood culture prior to imaging….

Fig. 1 Spondylolysis. Sagittal CT image shows a fracture of the right L5 pars interarticularis Trauma and Degenerative Conditions Dislocations, ligamentous injuries, epiphyseal detachments, and lesions of the ossification centers…

Stage ARCO 1 ARCO 2 ARCO 3 ARCO 4 Radiograph Normal Sclerosis and osteolysis in necrotic segment, sclerotic margin Fracture (crescent sign), flattening of femoral dome Osteoarthritis MRI Demarcated necrotic…

Fig. 1 Schematic diagram showing orderly progression of neuroarthropathic changes across the midfoot [1]. Type 1. Changes limited to medial three tarsometatarsal joints and adjacent inter-cuneiform joints. Type 2. Additional…

Fig. 1 Supraspinatus tear: articular side partial-thickness. Ultrasound images long axis (a) and short axis (b) to supraspinatus tendon shows hypoechoic tendon tear (arrows) extending to the articular surface of…

Fig. 1 Patient for breast cancer staging. Besides multiple metastases (scapula, pelvis, spine) the increased uptake in the distal upper extremity is caused by intraarterial radiotracer injection Paravasation of radiotracer…

Fig. 1 Diagram of ligamentous and joint capsule attachments in the cervical spine Fig. 2 Diagram to demonstrate spine movement of up to 130° in the sagittal plane Degenerative Disease…