diagnostic purpose
x-ray
To view internal structures
Possible fracture/dislocation, tumor, deformity, arthritis, bone cancer, and foreign object
Tests using radiation
X-ray
Fluoroscopy
CT scan
Purpose
Determine readiness for specific sport
Identify any potential or correctable conditions that may impair patients performance
complete blood count
Examine specific components of whole blood and express those components
Tests pregnant women cannot due
Fluoroscopy
X-ray
Possibly MRI
Bone scan
CT scan
PET scanMedical history
Past medical history
Current health status
Family history
Social history
MRI
Produces detail information about organs, soft tissue, bones, tumors, infection
MRI Interpretations
White- tissue
Dark- boneParts of physical exam
Vital signs
Blood pressure
Pulse assessment
Respiratory assessment
Body temps
Ct scan
Look at cross sections of internal organs, bone, soft tissue, and blood vessel
Fluoroscopy interpretations
Dark- less dense, lugs
White- dense, bone
Steps of reviewing body system
Skin
HEEN
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Urinary
Peripheral
NeurologicalMusculoskleteal
Bone scan
Assess bone abnormalities
Used to identify stress fractures, bone infections, bone cancer, and arthritis
Bone scan interpretations
Dark- “hot spots” , areas of inflammation or injury to bone
Light- normal tissue and bone
What part of the PPE do most athletes get disqualified
Orthopedic