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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

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A) AP radiograph of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation demonstrates the circled “fleck sign” or Lisfranc ligament avulsion fracture fragment. (B) C) The lateral radiograph notes with a circle, the dorsal sub dislocation of the metatarsal base. Radiographs should be repeated after two weeks to ensure surgery is unnecessary.

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WBCT Indication Series: Hallux Valgus

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Diagnosis While radiographs are typically sufficient to make the diagnosis, WBCT scans may be useful to plan surgical treatment. Accurately assess sesamoid position as plain radiographs cannot determine whether the sesamoids have been reduced within their grooves 5. . • Assess congruency and degenerative changes at the 1st MTP joint.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

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Frontal abdomen radiograph demonstrates foreign body consistent with capsule endoscopy device (pill cam) in descending colon. Computed tomography (CT) could be used to determine the capsule’s location if it is difficult to do so via x-ray. 2015.3820/2015 9. Xray of the Week Figure 1. World J Gastroenterol. 2007.06.066 8.

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Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

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A) Dorsoplantar radiograph of the foot demonstrating an isolated fracture of the cuboid with possible extension into the tarsometatarsal joint. (B) B) Medial oblique radiograph of the foot demonstrating an isolated fracture of the cuboid. Radiographic evidence can support the diagnosis. Trauma in a 8 year old female.

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Lens Subluxation

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Computed tomography is also an alternative method for lens subluxation which again can show deviation of the lens (Figs. Radiographics. Anterior dislocation of the lens is serious as it may lead to angle-closure glaucoma [3,4]. Lens subluxation can be diagnosed by ultrasound which shows deviation of the lens (Fig.

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

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KUB indicates kidneys, ureter, and bladder (plain abdominal radiograph); CT, computed tomography; and PCD, percutaneous catheter drainage. RadioGraphics. Asterisk indicates the presence of 2 or more of the following risk factors: thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure, disturbance of consciousness, and shock.

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A brief history of radiology

Radiology Cafe

Photoprint from radiograph by W.K. 3) In the early twentieth century, it was a common goal for investigators to try to find a way to separate the superimposed shadows that were recorded when a complex structure was shown on a radiograph. (3) 3) This is what is known as tomography. This is now known as ‘Hand mit Ringen’. (1)