X-ray of fractures
Author:
Mikael Häggström [notes 1]
In general, the main types of misalignment of a fracture are:[1]
- Displacement
- Angulation
- Distraction (making bone longer)
- Impaction or shortening
- Rotation
Report
If no signs of trauma are seen, it is generally appropriate no negate skeletal damage and dislocations, with the latter word also excluding joint dislocations.
Mild misalignment can often be described simply as such. On the other hand, if it is close to having an impact on orthopedic care, or generally for more severe misalignment, it is more appropriate to specify it in distance or angle. Because geometric magnification makes absolute distances less certain, they displacement should be compared to the thickness of the cortex or bone where feasible.
References
- ↑ . Introduction to Trauma X-ray. Radiology Masterclass. Retrieved on 2018-07-03.
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