Elbow x-ray
Lateral radiograph of the left elbow showing anterior (dotted arrow) and posterior (black arrow) effusions (‘fat pads’: dotted lines) consistent with an occult fracture. This was confirmed to be an…
Cervical spine x-ray
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 49 Cervical spine x-ray Hardi Madani, John Curtis and Helen Marmery Introduction ‘This is an x-ray of the cervical spine in AP/lateral/open-mouth view. It is…
Principles of plain film
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 44 Principles of plain film Hardi Madani, Petrut Gogalniceanu, James Pegrum, John Curtis and Helen Marmery Plain film consists of a single-shot image using x-rays….
Examination of burns
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 42 Examination of burns Yezen Sheena, Edmund Fitzgerald O’Connor, Petrut Gogalniceanu and Henk Giele Acute burns Checklist WIPER Physiological parameters General Resuscitate patient. ITU support:…
Examination of scars
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 40 Examination of scars Edmund Fitzgerald O’Connor, Yezen Sheena and Henk Giele Checklist WIPER Physiological parameters Look Anatomy: Site, Orientation, Length, Colour, Contracture Healing status:…
Examination of the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint
What are the causes of lumbar spine pain?
Examination of skin lesions and lumps
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 39 Examination of skin lesions and lumps Edmund Fitzgerald O’Connor, Yezen Sheena, Petrut Gogalniceanu and Henk Giele Checklist WIPER Good light source. Lesion and loco-regional…
Examination of the cervical and thoracic spine
Rationale: This test helps to reproduce the neuropathic pain felt in nerve root compression. Technique: The head is extended and side flexed. Positive test: A positive test causes radicular pain…
