Imaging Essentials
Used to demonstrate bony integrity; denser bone appears whiter
What is X-ray?
Class used for mild to moderate pain such as myalgias
What are non‑narcotic analgesics / NSAIDs?
Most common cause of heel pain that is worse in the morning
What is plantar fasciitis?
FOOSH with wrist hyperextension causing posterior displacement
What is a Colles fracture?
Most common cause of heel pain that is worse in the morning
hat is plantar fasciitis?
Best imaging for soft tissue and ligament tears but contraindicated with pacemakers.
What is MRI?
Derived from opium and reserved for severe pain
What are opioids (narcotic analgesics)?
Knee pain syndrome linked to weak gluteals and altered mechanics
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?
FOOSH injury with high risk of avascular necrosis
What is a scaphoid fracture?
Direct impact injury with bruising that may calcify
What is a contusion?
Plain film x‑ray slices used to assess complex fractures and stenosis
What is CT scan?
Powerful anti‑inflammatory that weakens musculotendinous junctions long‑term
What are corticosteroids?
Overuse condition causing lateral knee pain at 30° flexion
What is IT band friction syndrome?
racture from punching a hard object
What is a Boxer’s fracture?
Rapid skeletal muscle breakdown causing dark urine
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Uses sound waves for real‑time, dynamic soft‑tissue imaging
What is diagnostic ultrasound?
Medication class used to prevent clot formation
What are anticoagulants?
Rapid adolescent knee condition involving tibial tuberosity
What is Osgood‑Schlatter syndrome?
Vertebral fracture treated with balloon and cement
What is kyphoplasty?
Buttock pain caused by sciatic nerve irritation
What is piriformis syndrome?
Nuclear study highlighting areas of high metabolic activity in bone
What is a bone scan?
Antibiotic‑resistant organisms emphasized due to overuse
What are MRSA and C‑diff?
Hip condition involving cam and pincer deformities
What is femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)?
Orthopedic emergency marked by severe pain, swelling, and paresthesia |
What is anterior compartment syndrome?
Localized and referred pain caused by trigger points |
What is myofascial pain syndrome?