PHTY207 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Olecranon Fossa, Head Of Radius, Olecranon
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Understand which are the routine radiographic projections to evaluate pathological conditions of the elbow: elbow, ap, demonstrates the distal humerus and proximal radius and ulna seen in the anatomical position, visible structures of the distal humerus include. 45 degrees or fully supinated: best demonstrates the radial head, neck and tuberosity viewed free of any superimposition, the capitulum and lateral epicondyle are viewed in profile, the humeroulnar and humeroradial joint spaces are visible. Identification of loose bodies in the elbow joint: evaluation of osteochondral lesions, if mri is unavailable or contraindicated, evaluation of any condition typically seen by mri if mri is contraindicated. Identify the key features that would assist in diagnosis of common pathological conditions of the elbow: elbow fractures, fractures of the distal humerus, classification. Supracondylar, occurring above the condyles: 2nd most common of all extremity fractures in children.
