Jennifer Fay True MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gustav A. Blomquist MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andres R. Ayoob MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

David James Nickels MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

James T. Lee MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gary Louis Merhar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Barbara Kenney Pawley MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1)State the importance of soft tissue evaluation in the radiographic analysis of extremity trauma. 2)Recognize radiographic findings and explain the importance of joint effusion, lipohemarthosis, focal soft tissue swelling, abnormal opacity within and displacement of fat pads, soft tissue gas and foreign bodies 3)Describe the pitfalls and limitations of soft tissue findings

Review multiple types of common soft tissue findings seen in the emergency radiology setting such as: joint effusion, lipohemarthorsis, focal soft tissue swelling and abnormal opacity within the fat pad, soft tissue gas, etc. Review the importance of these findings. For example: *Joint effusion: May indicate radiographically occult or subtle fracture or intra-articular soft tissue injury *Lipohemarthrosis: Specific type of joint effusion indicating presence of an intra-articular fracture *Focal soft tissue swelling and abnormal opacity within fat pad: May indicate adjacent fracture and/or tendon/ligament tear *Soft tissue gas: Indicates presence of open fracture or penetrating injury Show multiple examples of each finding utilizing mainly radiographs, CT, and ultrasound.

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True, J, Blomquist, G, Ayoob, A, Nickels, D, Lee, J, Merhar, G, Pawley, B, "Soft Calls": A Review of Non-osseous Radiographic Findings in Upper and Lower Extremity Trauma.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001947.html