Extremities Radiology

Lab Objectives

Describe the bony features of the limbs visible by conventional radiography.
Describe the importance of orthogonal views and other special views, for example scapular and sunrise views.
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of conventional radiography, CT scan, MRI and ultrasound.

Lecture List

Radiology of the Upper Extremities, Radiology of the Lower Extremities, Musculoskeletal Imaging

Radiology of the Lower Extremities

Radiology of the Lower Extremities Gallery

2.1a) Pelvis
2.1b) Femur, Posterior view
2.1c) Proximal femur
2.1d) Proximal femur, external rotation (frog leg view)
2.1e) Distal femur
2.1f) AP knee
2.1g) Lateral knee
2.1h) Axial/tangential (sunrise) view of knee
2.1i) Leg
2.1j) Ankle joint
2.1k) Mortise view of ankle
2.1l) Lateral view of ankle demonstrating joints

Radiology of the Upper Extremities

Radiology of the Upper Extremities Gallery

1.1a) Shoulder with humerus internally rotated
1.1b) Shoulder with humerus externally rotated
1.1c) Shoulder, scapular Y-view
1.1d) Axillary view
1.1e) Elbow joints
1.1f) Lateral elbow
1.1g) Forearm
1.1h) Wrist, note proximal row of carpal bones in lighter font
1.1i) Wrist, lateral view emphasizing joint alignment
1.1j) Wrist, oblique view for scaphoid. (Radial artery in red)
1.1k) Phalanges
1.1l) Lateral hand to view joints

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Review Quiz