Radiology: Forearm Fractures
Here’s a summary of the more common forearm fractures and what to do about them.
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Can’t Miss Radiology
Big thanks to Dr. Schiebler who came to conference to drop radiologic-knowledge bombs on us. This lecture was loaded with tons of information; here are some of the big take-aways!
Radiology: Pelvic XR & Fractures
This week’s radiology review focused on Pelvic Ring Fractures. Again, it’s only a 5-minute review so we dedicated it to the AP view. However, in a detailed work-up, additional views (including inlet/outlet and likely CT) will be obtained. Quick Review of AP Pelvic Xray Classifying Pelvic Ring Fractures— As is anything in Emergency Medicine, start…
Radiology: Jones Fractures
by Doug Bartels THE PATIENT A 24-year-old male presents to the emergency department one hour after suffering a forefoot adduction ankle injury while playing flag football. The lateral side of his right foot is painful and he is having a hard time walking due to the pain. On exam, the base of his 5th metatarsal…
Idiot’s (Me) Guide to MRI
Whenever the Neurology team comes down and starts asking for special MRI scans with T2-this and gadolinium that, my eyes usually glaze over. So here’s a very brief guide to MRI’s. Very brief. General Principles The MRI works by applying a magnetic field to the body. This magnetic field aligns the protons in water nuclei. Next, external…
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