Diagnostic imaging in musculoskeletal trauma - general principles

Authors

  • Marcelo Bordalo Rodrigues Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Serviço de Radiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v90i4p185-194

Keywords:

Imaging diagnostic, Wounds and injuries/radiography, Muscle, skeletal/injuries, skeletal/radiography

Abstract

Imaging methods are essential in the diagnosis of a bone fracture. Imaging evaluation starts with a simple x-ray, providing essential information regarding bony structures. Other imaging methods have a secondary role, complementary to the radiographs, especially MRI and CT. These methods may be used in cases of a normal x-ray with positive clinical examination or when a detailed presurgical evaluation is necessary

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Author Biography

  • Marcelo Bordalo Rodrigues, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Serviço de Radiologia
    Medico Coordenador do Serviço de Radiologia do Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia (IOT) do HCFMSUP. Médico Responsável pela Radiologia Músculo-esquelética do Instituto de Radiologia (InRad) do HCFMUSP

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Published

2011-12-10

Issue

Vol. 90 No. 4 (2011)

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Artigos

How to Cite

Rodrigues, M. B. (2011). Diagnostic imaging in musculoskeletal trauma - general principles. Revista De Medicina, 90(4), 185-194. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v90i4p185-194