Skeletal Path
Disease that requires an AP hip + Frog leg x-ray
Distal radial fracture with forward / volar displacement
What is Smith's Fracture?
Blood clot that gets stuck on a vessel wall and eventually dislodges
What is an embolus?
Fracture often associated with diving
What is a Jefferson's Fracture?
Cancer of the lymph system that is common and very hard to treat
What is Non-Hodgkins Lyphoma?
Bacterial infection of the skeletal system
What is osteomyelitis?
The end of a long bone
What is the epiphysis?
This imaging procedure is done when a stroke is suspected
What is an unenhanced head CT?
Fracture that can mimic normal bony anatomy and vasculature in the skull
What is linear skull fracture?
Disease that radiographically shows transverse radiolucent bands at metaphysis of long bones
What is leukemia?
Disease that arises from a vitamin D deficiency
What is Rickets / Osteomalacia?
Disease that shows up on CT with large ventricles and no plaque deposits in the brain
What is hydrocephalus?
What is a tripod fracture?
Disease that develops after bone growth has ceased
What is acromegaly?
Disease often associated with dwarfism
What is Achondroplasia?
Fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal
What is Jones fracture?
A viral infection, usually in the ear or upper respiratory system, is the most common cause of this disease
What is meningitis?
Fracture of C2 with subluxation of C3
What is a Hangman's fracture?
In this disease, patient presents with hypertension and obesity in the trunk
What is Cushings?
Malignant cancer that mostly affects children aged 5-15
What is Ewing's Sarcoma?
Fracture typically seen in young males with a radiographic "sail sign"
What is a supracondylar fracture?
A round-ish density in the brain with spider-like projections
What is Glioma?
Radiographic sign that is analyzed when spondylolisthesis is suspected
What is the scotty dog?
Diseases that are difficult to image radiographically
What are thyroid diseases?