Radiologic clinics of North America
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The foot and ankle is one of the most imaged parts of the body. Although most plain radiographs reveal no bony injury, subtle fractures can be overlooked. Because it is important to detect these fractures at the time of injury, a review of the most commonly missed foot and ankle fractures is presented.
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The thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine have unique anatomic and biomechanical features that result in different characteristic patterns of injury. This article reviews common injuries to the thoracic and lumbar spine and emphasizes the relationship between anatomic features and characteristic patterns of injury. An approach to imaging of the trauma patient is presented, focusing on detection and classification of spinal injuries.
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This article describes MR imaging of acute and chronic injuries of the ankle and foot, elbow, and hand and wrist. Conditions discussed include ligament and tendon injuries, fractures and bone bruises, osteochondral defects, foreign bodies, and posttraumatic ganglions. Other topics covered include fasciitis, nerve and muscle injuries about the elbow, and triangular fibrocartilage tears.
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This article reviews the basic characteristics of common fractures and dislocations in the hand and wrist. There is increasing recognition that fractures and dislocations of the hand and wrist can result in long-term pain and dysfunction. This article includes descriptions and, when helpful, classifications for these fractures with attention to those features that are of prognostic and therapeutic significance. With prompt recognition and proper characterization of these injuries, patients can be triaged to the orthopedic surgeon for early and more aggressive treatment.