Fundamentals of Interpretation of Musculoskeletal Radiology for the Physiatrist-Fundamentals of Interpretation of Musculoskeletal Radiology for the Physiatrist

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In the live AAPMNR 2020 virtual session on Fundamentals of Interpretation of Musculoskeletal Radiology for the Physiatrist, the presenters discussed the basics of interpreting shoulder and knee x-rays and MRIs. They emphasized the importance of different views and sequences in obtaining a comprehensive evaluation of the musculoskeletal structures. In shoulder x-rays, the panelists discussed the standard protocol, including the AP view, true AP view or Griesey view, scapular Y view or lateral view, and axillary view. They highlighted the key structures to look for in each view and how they can help diagnose various shoulder pathologies. In knee x-rays, they covered the standard series, which consists of weight-bearing AP view, weight-bearing bent knee view (such as the PA Rosenberg view), lateral bent knee view, and patella view. They also discussed the trauma series, which includes supine AP view, horizontal beam lateral view, and internal and external oblique views. The panelists emphasized the importance of weight-bearing views in assessing joint space narrowing and the limitations of non-weight-bearing views. In knee MRIs, they focused on common pathologies such as meniscus tears, osteochondritis dissecans, and ACL and PCL tears. They highlighted the different types of meniscus tears and the importance of the two-slice rule in diagnosing them. The panelists also discussed the imaging findings of insufficiency fractures and ACL and PCL tears on MRI. Overall, the session provided a comprehensive overview of interpreting musculoskeletal radiology and highlighted the key findings in shoulder and knee imaging.

Keywords

AAPMNR 2020

virtual session

interpretation

musculoskeletal radiology

shoulder x-rays

knee x-rays

MRIs

views and sequences

shoulder pathologies

knee pathologies