Self Assessment in Limb X-ray Interpretation

Aimed at radiographers, nurse practitioners, junior doctors and allied professionals who need to formulate a written report/opinion on trauma radiographs. There are 100 case studies each with radiograph image. The book is designed to support whatever course you have done whether reporting, ‘red dotting’ or commenting or to encourage you to go on ‘that course’. It can be used as a revision book, a study aid, or to help in preparation for an assessment. However you use the book it will encourage you to read more and research more into musculoskeletal trauma and its radiographic appearance; for it is a fascinating topic and there is always more to learn!

Contents
1 Introduction
2 Medico-legal aspects of radiographer reporting
3 Simple guidelines to reviewing trauma radiographs
4 Foot and ankle trauma
5 Knee, tibia and fi bula trauma
6 Hand and wrist trauma
7 Elbow and forearm trauma
8 Shoulder trauma
9 A selection of cases Bibliography/reading list

Keywords: limb X-ray