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Musculoskeletal X- Rays Interpretation chest x ray interpretation dental x ray interpretation x-ray interpretation x-ray interpretation guide Musculoskeletal X-ray - General principles Systematic approach Patient and photo details Bone and joint alignment Joint spacing Cortical outline Bone texture Soft tissues Although the system for viewing X-rays of bones and joints varies depending on the anatomy being examined, there are some broad principles which can be applied in a number of situations.A systematic approach involves checking alignment of bone structures, joint spacing, integrity of bone cortex, medullary bone texture, and for abnormalities of any visible surrounding soft tissue structures. Patient and photo details Start by checking you are looking at the correct photo. The patient's info could be checked and the date and time of the X-ray noted. The skeletal system is symmetrical, so it is particularly necessary to be sure you are looking at the correct side. Bone and joint alignment Loss of alignment may be due to a bone fracture or a joint dislocation. Both are associated with soft tissue injury that may not be directly visualised. Joint spacing Joint spacing may be narrowed due to cartilage loss or widened due to dislocation/dissociation. Cortical outline Careful scrutiny of the bone cortex is needed because a check that is too brief will lead to incorrect or incomplete diagnosis.In the context of trauma the clinical features of a significant injury may be masked by another injuries. Remember to be systematic, and if you spot one abnormality, do not stop until you are sure you have focused on all places of the anatomy shown. Bone texture In some bones a ok matrix of ok white lines (trabeculae) is seen. Occasionally bone injury or illness will effect in abnormality of this texture. Soft tissues Scrutinizing the soft tissues can often provide helpful information.Not uncommonly an abnormality of soft tissues is more obvious than a bone injury, or may even imply a bone injury that is not visible at all. Confidence in assessing musculoskeletal system X-rays comes from experience and a knowledge of normal appearances. All patients are various, so being sure of the distinction between normal and abnormal is often difficult.Here are some principles that may assist you to determine if a finding is normal. 2 views In the context of trauma at least 2 views of the body part in question are usually needed. If looking for specific illness entities, for example erosions in rheumatoid arthritis, this may be less necessary. In some cases, such as possible scaphoid injury, more than 2 photos are required.2 views are better than 1 Compare with another side Images of the asymptomatic contralateral side to a suspected abnormality are not routinely acquired for assessment of all bones or joints.If an old photo of the contralateral side is accessible, or if the another side is included as standard (for example hip/pelvis), then comparison between symptomatic and asymptomatic appearances can be very helpful. Compare current with previous images The 'old X-ray' is said to be the 'cheapest try in radiology.' If you are uncertain of an abnormality and there is an old photo accessible of the place in question, then ALWAYS look at it. Doing this often increases diagnostic confidence, and can present progression of pathology over time. Keep your eye on the ball When looking at an X-ray always hold the current clinical features at the forefront of your mind.Remember - 'Treat the patient and not the X-ray!' Look for the unexpected Not all illness that presents with musculoskeletal symptoms is primarily similar to pathology of the bones or joints. Very often pain is referred to the symptomatic place and is explained by illness of other system.For example, shoulder pain is usually due to shoulder pathology, but always hold in mind that pain may be referred to the shoulder from the cervical spine, brachial plexus or diaphragm.