Musculoskeletal Key

Figure 31.1 AP pelvis radiographs of a male patient with an anterior compression grade 3 injury before and after application of a pelvic binder and a representative CT image of…

© Springer International Publishing AG 2017Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_29 29. Spinal Epidural Abscess J. Mason DePasse1   (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA  …

Figure 28.1 A midsagittal MRI image demonstrating severe narrowing at L2–L3   2. CT myelogram is required if the patient cannot undergo MRI (e.g., pacemaker).   Effective Communication 1. Neurologic…

Figure 26.1 Mid-sagittal T2-weighted MRI image of a patient with severe cervical stenosis   2. CT of the cervical spine if concern for central cord syndrome after seemingly minor trauma…

Figure 24.1 Radiographs of middle and lateral third clavicle fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds or skin that is tented or threatened?   2. Are there…

Figure 22.1 Radiographs of a glenohumeral dislocation. As discussed, it is essential to always examine X-rays for associated fractures, which can help in determining the risk for future instability events…

Figure. 21.1 Radiographic examples of humerus fractures including proximal, shaft, and distal fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds (rare, but ensure the consultant has looked in…

Figure 20.1 Examples of supracondylar humerus fractures with varying degrees of displacement   2. Lateral condyle fractures: If the fracture is non-displaced, place in long-arm cast. If the fracture is…

Figure 18.1 Radiographs of a closed radius and ulna shaft fracture in skeletally immature patient What to Ask 1. What is the neurovascular status?   2. Are there any open…

Figure 17.1 Radiographs of an isolated radial shaft fracture in a skeletally mature patient. In this fracture pattern, often called a “Galeazzi fracture,” the distal radioulnar joint is often disrupted…