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Xray Pathology
arrt review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What exam would be performed if there was a question of Kidney/Bladder stones in a PT? | KUB |
| What exam should be performed for question of free air in the abdomen? | Abdomen with decubitus |
| What alternate projection can be done if PT is unable to move arm for a Lateral Humerus? | Transthoracic View AKA Lawrence Method (85kvp) |
| Define: Bursitis | An inflammation of the bursae (fluid filled sac enclosing joints) most common in shoulders |
| Define: Osteoarthritis/ Dejenerative Joint Disease | Noninflammatory joint disease classified by gradual deterioration of the articular cartilage with hypertrophic bone formation. Most common type of arthritis; common with aging. |
| Define: Osteoporosis | Scanty and thin bony trabeculae caused by a reduction of bone or atrophy in skeletal tissue. Can occur in postmetopausal women and older men. Caused by low calcium intake over time. |