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Trauma X-ray Tutorials - Musculoskeletal X-ray - General principles

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This brief tutorial discusses musculoskeletal X-ray anatomy in general terms, and introduces some important concepts regarding musculoskeletal X-ray interpretation.

Knowledge of normal bone, joint and soft tissue appearances enables accurate description of abnormalities seen on X-ray. Both normal and abnormal X-rays are used to illustrate key viewing principles.

As for all X-rays, a systematic approach is required.

Duration : 08:00:00 hours
Content provider : Radiology masterclass
Author name :
Dr Graham Lloyd-Jones Declaration of interests
Date launched at CMEPEDIA : May 14, 2024
Expiry date of course : December 17, 2025
Module size : 11.00MB
Price : ₹0.00 - ₹315.00(Some professional bodies apply charges, even if the content is free of cost. Log in to check whether your professional body does.)
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Not applicable
Skill improvements:
knowledge, competence
Topic:
Emergency medicine, Orthopaedics, Physical therapy and rehabilitative medicine, Primary care, Radiology, Trauma
Professional category:
Intern/Resident, Occupational therapist, X-Ray Technician, Physician, Family physician, Orthopedic surgeon, Physician assistant, Physiotherapist, Radiographer, Radiologist, Radiology Technologist, Specialist in emergency medicine, Student, Surgeon, Trauma surgeons
Accreditation:
Category Accreditor Credits Accreditation details
Physician, Radiologist, Family physician

Royal College of Radiologists

 8 CPD/CME credits 8 CPD/CME credits awarded in accordance with the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists, London, UK
Endorsements:
Endorsed by Accredited by Conversion credits
Bangalore XYZ council Royal College of Radiologists 4 BXC Credits
Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the practitioner will be able to:

  • Describe the commonly used anatomical terms required for description of radiographs of the musculoskeletal system with specific reference to basic bone and joint anatomy of the whole skeleton
  • Employ a systematic approach for interpretation of radiographs of the musculoskeletal system in the context of trauma and demonstrate use of the general principles required for accurate image interpretation
  • Attribute descriptive terms to the range of common fractures as seen on radiographs in the context of trauma to the whole skeleton
  • Attribute descriptive terms to joint dislocations or fracture-dislocations as seen on radiographs in the context of trauma to the whole skeleton
  • Attribute descriptive terms to artifacts commonly seen on radiographs following or during treatment for traumatic injuries to the whole skeleton
  • Use correct terms commonly required for description of fracture complications as seen on radiographs in the context of trauma to the whole skeleton
  • Determine the difference between true traumatic injuries seen on radiographs and mimics which are commonly mistaken for traumatic injuries to the whole skeleton
  • Determine the presence or absence of radio-opaque foreign bodies on radiographs in the context of penetrating injuries to the whole skeleton
  • Show awareness of common soft tissue abnormalities in the context of trauma which may or may not be associated with fractures which themselves may or may not be directly visible on radiographs in the context of trauma to the whole skeleton
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the appearance of common fractures to the whole skeleton
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret radiographs as either normal or abnormal in the context of common skeletal and soft tissue trauma to the whole skeleton
  • Objectively establish and demonstrate a level of confidence appropriate for interpretation of radiographs in the context of trauma, by completion of an online assessment of interpretation skills.
About the author

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Dr Graham Lloyd-Jones

Dr Lloyd-Jones initially trained in Graphic Design at the University of the West of England (1991) before going on to study Medicine at Imperial College, London (2001). He trained in postgraduate medicine in West London and then as a Radiologist in Southampton, UK (2009). He now works as a Consultant Radiologist at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Wiltshire, UK. His specialist interests are chest and musculoskeletal imaging. He is the Lead Radiologist for the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre based at Salisbury. Dr Lloyd-Jones is the co-author and illustrator of 'Radiology at a Glance' (Wiley-Blackwell, 2nd Ed. 2017).

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