Regularly overlooked injuries ▪ Dislocations/subluxations: ACJ subluxation; complete rupture of the CC ligaments; posterior dislocation of humeral head. ▪ Fractures: scapula blade; glenoid rim or humeral head as a complication of an anterior dislocation at the GH joint. The standard…
The standard radiographs Midface and Orbit: one or two OM views ; occasionally with a lateral view . Mandible: OPG , preferably with a PA view. Regularly overlooked injuries ▪ Tripod fracture. ▪ Blow-out fracture. ▪ TMJ dislocation. ▪ Mandibular…
Following a head injury the imaging examination of choice is CT . Plain film skull radiography (SXR) has in the main been abandoned or its use radically reduced as a first line imaging test both in children and in adults…
A skull X-ray (SXR) continues to have an important role when there is suspicion of non-accidental injury (NAI) in an infant or a toddler . The primary indication for a SXR in these patients is forensic . Be careful: ▪…
Paediatric Points addressed in other chapters Chapter 3 , pp. 35–46 : Skull—suspected NAI. Chapter 6 , pp. 92–93 : Shoulder. Chapter 7 , pp. 95–114 : Elbow. Chapter 13 , pp. 214–215, 224–226 : Pelvis. Chapter 17 , pp.…
Introduction Patients with traumatic injuries can be placed into one of three major groups. The imaging approach will differ between these groups. Polytrauma (in which one injury may be life threatening) ▪ Imaging: Strict local protocols and algorithms utilising early…