Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation by Campo Theresa M. DNP FNP-C ENP-BC FAANP

Author:Campo, Theresa M., DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP [Campo, Theresa M., DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi, epub, pdf
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2016-12-27T16:00:00+00:00

UNIT III

Interpretation of Extremity Radiographs

CHAPTER 7

Basic Interpretation of Long Bone—Upper Extremity Radiographs

Radiographs of long bones, whether of the upper extremity or the lower extremity, are usually performed after a traumatic injury. However, pain, swelling, and/or redness may also be an indication for obtaining radiographs to rule out an abnormal growth, bursitis, and foreign bodies. Plain radiographs of long bones are beneficial in identifying fractures, subluxation, dislocation, and soft tissue swelling in traumatic injuries and are also useful in evaluating nontraumatic signs and symptoms such as abnormal bone growths.

In this chapter, normal findings on plain radiographs are discussed along with joint structures and normal variants, as well as common findings in adults and children. Knowledge of normal anatomical structures is imperative in interpreting long-bone radiographs.

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