IMAGING

Question 1

When should we consider the use of X-Rays?

Answer 1

CHEAP

• Bone involvement
• Simple Fractures
• SCFE, Spondylolisthesis, Shoulder Subluxations

Question 2

When to Consider CT? BONY?

Answer 2

Complex Bone Fractures

• Comminuted
• Scaphoid
• Cervical Spine

Question 3

CT, Non-Bony Considerations?

Answer 3

CT can detect:

• Clots
• Tumors
• Fluid

Question 4

If a patient has an acute stroke what imaging tool can be used? Why?

Answer 4

CT! Why? Because CT is FAST!!!

Good at detecting clots

Question 5

If a patient was in an MVA and has complicated fractures what imaging should be ordered?

Answer 5

CT

Question 6

When to use a Bone Scan?

Answer 6

• Stress Fracture
• Osteoporosis (DEXA)

Question 7

Imaging for Cancer?

Answer 7

PET

Question 8

When would MRI be indicated?

Answer 8

She is Expensive:

• Soft Tissues
• Ligaments
• Disc Herniation
• Tendons

Question 9

In the presence of disc herniation which imaging tool is used

Answer 9

MRI