Trauma and MSK imaging Flashcards

1
Q

Main indications for Xray

A

bones in limbs

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2
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USS indication

A

tendons

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3
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CT indication

A

Polytrauma, superimposed bones

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4
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MRI indication

A

Soft tissue injuries eg intervertebral discs, ligaments, spinal cord

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5
Q

What is a pathological fracture

A

fracture in an already abnormal bone eg osteoporosis

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6
Q

Give examples of types of fractures

A
transverse 
oblique 
avulsion 
comminuted 
spiral 
stress 
eponymous 
torus 
greenstick
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7
Q

GCS <8 ??

A

INTUBATE

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8
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Management of splenic laceration

A

IR splenic artery embolisation

surgery

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9
Q

Describe dual blood supply of spleen

A

splenic artery

short gastric artery

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