Chris R. Smith MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Robert J. Talbert MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sanjeev Bhalla MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael V. Friedman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Travis J. Hillen MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Biomedical Systems Consultant, Vidacare Corporation

Jonathan Craig Baker MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, Biomedical Systems

The standard radiographic series is not always sufficient to diagnose and characterize subtle musculoskeletal injuries. Specialized views and stress radiography help to detect and delineate subtle fractures, ligament injuries, and joint abnormalities. Radiologists should be familiar with these important but less common examinations, which yield valuable supplemental information that affects treatment decisions.    Teaching Points: Review the limitations of the standard musculoskeletal radiographic examination and frequently missed injuries. Review important supplemental views, many of which are known by eponyms, and stress radiographic examinations. Review proper positioning and technique for each view, including important landmarks radiologists can use to assess the quality of the study. Understand key anatomy through 3D surface-rendered CT images. Review the additional clinical information each specialized study provides over the standard radiographic series through illustrative cases.

Review of commonly missed injuries Specialized radiographic views and stress radiography When to use each view Patient positioning and technique 3D surface-rendered CT images of anatomic landmarks Cases illustrating clinical utiility of each specialized study Summary

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Smith, C, Talbert, R, Bhalla, S, Friedman, M, Hillen, T, Baker, J, What’s In a Name? Review of Specialized Radiographic Views and Stress Radiography for Musculoskeletal Trauma.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004075.html