This document discusses radiology and the use of x-rays. It begins with an introduction to radiology and x-rays, noting their importance as the "father of medical investigations." It then discusses anatomy as seen on radiographs and whether x-rays are enough. The document goes on to compare gross views to radiological views, noting what each can and cannot show. It highlights important figures in the development of radiology, from x-rays to CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Specific anatomical structures visible on upper and lower limb x-rays are listed. The document concludes by discussing how pathologies appear on x-rays and the importance of clinical history and knowledge when interpreting radiological images.
2. QUESTIONARRE & OBJECTIVES
• RADIOLOGY INTRODUCTION
• X-RAYS – the true god – father of medical investigations.
• Anatomy vide Radiograph
• Is X-ray enough ?
• Future Perspective from a medicos point of view.
4. GROSS VIEW V/S RADIOLOGICAL VIEW
• Gross is not that gross.
• Radiographs are not that ultimate.
• What do we miss usually ?
• What can we do? When to do ? When NOT to ?
• What should we know ?
5. POINTS GALORE
• X-rays is the basic.
• Special thanks to Mr. Roentegen and co.
• Honourable mention to Hounsfield, Cormack , Raymond Damadian and Ian
Donald.
• Modern Radiology . Not just a leap , pole Vault May be.
• USG is next . Not CT nor MRI
6. RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY
• Upper Limb :
1. Joints - Shoulder , Elbow , Wrist , hand and Small joints.
2. Bones- ???
• Lower Limb :
1. Joints – Hip , Knee , Ankle , Foot and Small joints.
2. Bones- ???
What else can we see in X-ray ?
40. T. H. M.
• Know your basics.
• Be a Better doctor . Not Just Good.
• Enquire and write about proper relevant Clinical history.
• Speak out and be audible.
• Learn to say you don’t know if you don’t. It helps for you and your patient.
• REMEMBER we all are being trained to be Human , Not SUPERMAN. So be it..