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Is there such a thing as a Hawkin's view for x-rays? - please sm
Posted: Mar 02, 2010
PA says "there is an infraclavicular spur on a 20 degree Hawikin's view. (can't find my script on this format for degree sign). Usually I hear Rockwood view.
There is no evidence of loose body. On the lateral view, s/l **Blue-mont-slots** line is intact with neutral patella. There are no significant degenerative changes of the patellofemoral compartment. There is no evidence of subluxation or tilt. ...
There is noted to be significant degenerative changes at the L5-S1 level on the pelvic x-ray. Visualization of the more **collateral** lumbar spine is not able to observed on this x-ray. tia ...
I'm having trouble with this x-ray description of the leg. "8 mm round calcific, (s/l rawcific) density adjacent to the posterior aspect of the tibia - (s/l free joint or rejoint) body or synovial osteochondromatosis." And later when she is describing the knee pain, is sounds like she is saying "acific" calcification behind the right knee with OA.
Any help is so appreciated!! ...
Looking for correct spelling for Silverman series.. done for possible child abuse cases.. Just something nagging at me that this is not the correct spelling? ...
Patient had elbow arthroplasty.
X-rays reviewed that show well positioned total elbow arthroplasty with s/l **cement _________________** ossification of soft tissues"
Thanks for any help ...
I have a friend who lead MT at a radiology group and she tells me that they are using software that reads parts of an x-ray. It can detect where the calcifications are. I wonder if the radiologists are thinking they may out of a job just like us someday. ...
For those MTs who are radiology MTs, when you transcribe portable chest x-rays, does your hospital or MTSO require you to include not only the date of the portable chest x-ray but also the time? ...
There is no evidence of loosening of the hardware although on one AP, there does appear to be increased lucency about the fracture site, which could be attributed to s/l moth effect. ...
The lateral view showed similar findings, both anterior and posteriorly, superior and inferiorly, of the lumbar vertebrae and more significantly **autofusion** was noted at the L4-L5 level. ...
The patient has knee problems - no problems with her feet. He does mention the knee is in varus alignment. I haven't heard of this view before - especially as this is a knee problem. Thanks!
We will obtain an AP view of the knee, along with a (s/l flat foot x-ray) weight bearing view. ...
This is for exam of a patient's throat and the doctor states that unfortunately his "larynx view" was not intact- is a larynx view some sort of medical device? ...
I know...Its early and probably not enough caffeine yet but I have to know, how do I view my previous paychecks? On the old timeclock system it was easy, but I can't figure it out in Webclock. ...
Sounds like Salson view, not sure. Thanks for any help.
She has a large peroneal tubercle and then has the cavovarus foot deformity. She has one on both sides, but the one on the right is more significant, particularly on that Salson view. ...
TEXT: Examination of short AP, lateral, Merchant and *skier's* view of the left knee does reveal evidence of arthritis involving the lateral compartment and also the patellofemoral compartment. ...