Reading MSK Radiographs: An Art that Should Not be Lost (2024)-R4-CMK02-2024

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Dr. Christine Chung and a team of experts discussed the evaluation and complexities of shoulder, hip, knee, foot, and ankle radiographs, emphasizing readability and diagnosis accuracy through systematic approaches. Dr. Chung outlined an ABC method for shoulder radiographs focusing on alignment, bone, and cartilage, stressing the importance of multiple views for complete articulation assessment. Their insights linked radiographic patterns to recognizing osteoarthritis and rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Andrew Walker explored hip joint evaluation focusing on alignment, uniform and non-uniform joint space narrowing, and the diagnosis of subluxation and protrusio. Dr. Andrew Dixon's session illuminated the often overlooked key details visible in knee lateral radiographs, including the analysis of condyle, plateau contours, and fat pads to aid better diagnosis of trauma and diseases. The importance of recognizing subtleties in the foot and ankle radiographs was highlighted by Dr. Helen Michail, who provided insights into common injuries and stress fractures often missed, advising cross-sectional imaging for comprehensive assessments. Each speaker emphasized meticulous analysis over relying solely on advanced imaging, promoting deeper engagement with radiographic tools to enhance diagnostic precision.

Keywords

radiographs

diagnosis

shoulder

hip

knee

foot

ankle

osteoarthritis

injuries