RAD5109 Musculoskeletal x-ray image interpretation 2

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Relate mechanisms of injury and the clinical signs or symptoms of injury with the abnormal x-ray appearances of the pelvic girdle, lower limbs and thoracic and lumbar spine.

2. 2

   Apply a systematic and logical approach to the radiographic evaluation of bones, soft tissues and joints of the pelvic girdle, lower limbs and thoracic and lumbar spine.

3. 3

   Identify and evaluate x-ray images related to trauma, sport injuries, and common pathologies to include arthritic conditions affecting the pelvic girdle, lower limbs and thoracic and lumbar spine of adult and paediatric patients.

4. 4

   Apply knowledge of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and search error in the interpretation of x-ray images of the pelvic girdle, lower limbs and thoracic and lumbar spine of adult and paediatric patients.

5. 5

   Describe the major features of x-ray images related to trauma, sport injuries, and common pathologies to include arthritic conditions affecting the pelvic girdle, lower limbs and thoracic and lumbar spine of adult and paediatric patients.

6. 6

   Communicate using appropriate terminology the presence of x-ray appearances affecting the pelvic girdle, lower limbs and thoracic and lumbar spine to other members of the health care team.