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Clinical and ethical importance of incidental abnormalities found by knee MRI
What is the clinical and ethical importance of incidental abnormalities found by knee MRI?
Rebecca Grainger , Stephen Stuckey , Richard O'Sullivan , Susan R. Davis , Peter R. Ebeling and Anita E. Wluka
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008, 10:R18 (Abstract and full text available)
Conclusions As musculoskeletal MRI are increasingly used clinically and for research purposes, the potential for detecting unsuspected abnormalities that require further investigation should be recognized. Incorporating a system to detect these, characterize unexpected findings and to facilitate appropriate medical follow up when designing studies using this technology should be considered ethical research practice.
Conclusions As musculoskeletal MRI are increasingly used clinically and for research purposes, the potential for detecting unsuspected abnormalities that require further investigation should be recognized. Incorporating a system to detect these, characterize unexpected findings and to facilitate appropriate medical follow up when designing studies using this technology should be considered ethical research practice.
Dr.k Mskcases Radiology Cases
MSK radiology cases teaching files and mock exams.
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MetaTextbook of Pediatric Radiology Musculoskeletal Conditions
Virtual Childrens Hospital MetaTextbook of Pediatric Radiology: Musculoskeletal Conditions. Part of PediatricRadiology.com, a pediatric radiology and pediatric imaging digital library that can be used by radiologists and pediatricians while working for pediatric radiology learning, teaching, and communicating. Specifically, PediatricRadiology.com can be used by radiologists and pediatricians at the point-of-care to seek answers to questions for the purpose of improving patients' care, outcomes, and lives.
Prenatal Sonographic Diagnosis of Focal Musculoskeletal Anomalies
Full text from Korean Journal of Radiology. Skeletal anomalies which may be detected in prenatal screening sonography and the implications.
Abstract: Focal musculoskeletal anomalies vary, and can manifest as part of a syndrome or be accompanied by numerous other conditions such as genetic disorders, karyotype abnormalities, central nervous system anomalies and other skeletal anomalies. Isolated focal musculoskeletal anomaly does, however, also occur; its early prenatal diagnosis is important in deciding prenatal care, and also helps in counseling parents about the postnatal effects of numerous possible associated anomalies. We have encountered 50 cases involving focal musculoskeletal anomalies, including focal limb dysplasia [radial ray abnormality (n=3), mesomelic dysplasia (n=1)]; anomalies of the hand [polydactyly (n=8), syndactyly (n=3), ectrodactyly (n=1), clinodactyly (n=6), clenched hand (n=5)]; anomalies of the foot [clubfoot (n=10), rockerbottom foot (n=5), sandal gap deformity (n=1), curly toe (n=2)]; amniotic band syndrome (n=3); and anomalies of the focal spine [block vertebra (n=1), hemivertebra (n=1)]. Among these 50 cases, five [polydactyly (n=1), syndactyly (n=2) and curly toe (n=2)] were confirmed by postnatal physical evaluation, two (focal spine anomalies) were diagnosed after postnatal radiologic examination, and the remaining 43 were proven at autopsy. For each condition, we describe the prenatal sonographic findings, and include a brief review.
Jung Kyu Ryu, MD, Jeong Yeon Cho, MD, Jong Sun Choi, MD Korean Journal of Radiology; 2003 December; 4(4):243-251
Abstract: Focal musculoskeletal anomalies vary, and can manifest as part of a syndrome or be accompanied by numerous other conditions such as genetic disorders, karyotype abnormalities, central nervous system anomalies and other skeletal anomalies. Isolated focal musculoskeletal anomaly does, however, also occur; its early prenatal diagnosis is important in deciding prenatal care, and also helps in counseling parents about the postnatal effects of numerous possible associated anomalies. We have encountered 50 cases involving focal musculoskeletal anomalies, including focal limb dysplasia [radial ray abnormality (n=3), mesomelic dysplasia (n=1)]; anomalies of the hand [polydactyly (n=8), syndactyly (n=3), ectrodactyly (n=1), clinodactyly (n=6), clenched hand (n=5)]; anomalies of the foot [clubfoot (n=10), rockerbottom foot (n=5), sandal gap deformity (n=1), curly toe (n=2)]; amniotic band syndrome (n=3); and anomalies of the focal spine [block vertebra (n=1), hemivertebra (n=1)]. Among these 50 cases, five [polydactyly (n=1), syndactyly (n=2) and curly toe (n=2)] were confirmed by postnatal physical evaluation, two (focal spine anomalies) were diagnosed after postnatal radiologic examination, and the remaining 43 were proven at autopsy. For each condition, we describe the prenatal sonographic findings, and include a brief review.
Jung Kyu Ryu, MD, Jeong Yeon Cho, MD, Jong Sun Choi, MD Korean Journal of Radiology; 2003 December; 4(4):243-251
Radiology of the Hip Wheeless
Account of different x-ray views of the hip.
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
What is gait analysis?
Describes tests used to diagnose walking difficulties. Tells how computers and videos are used to help diagnose. Includes pictures and diagrams. Sponsored by the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
Complete Blood Count white cell Differential
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
