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The upper limb radiographs in accident and emergency departments: red dotting and pattern recognition – a survival guide

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 May 2006

K. Hughes
K. Hughes
Affiliation:
Imaging Department, Monklands District Hospital, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Abstract

The upper limb radiograph is an extremely common request with trauma. The practising radiographer requires familiarity with normal and abnormal appearances. Recognition of fractures and dislocations is essential and illustrated in this article. This is especially so with the difficult paediatric elbow and suggestions are given for recognising fractures and often subtle dislocations such as the dislocated internal epicondyle. Lines of assessment at the elbow and the value of the elbow fat pad are highlighted.

Keywords

Upper limbred dotpattern recognitionskill-mix
Type
Illustrative Guide
Information
Journal of Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , March 2006 , pp. 47 - 63
Copyright
2006 Cambridge University Press

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