Musculoskeletal Radiology

MSK Radiology
On-Call Reference

Hip fractures, Schatzker tibial plateau, cervical spine injury, shoulder dislocation, and subtle fracture recognition — classification systems and reporting language for acute MSK calls.

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Hip and Femur Fractures

Hip fractures are among the most common acute MSK calls. Garden classification drives femoral neck management; intertrochanteric fractures use the AO/Evans system. RadCall covers subtle femoral neck fracture recognition on radiograph, MRI indications, and when to call the orthopedic team urgently.

Knee and Tibial Fractures

The Schatzker classification guides tibial plateau management. RadCall covers depression measurement, associated ligament and meniscal injury patterns, and the Ottawa Knee Rules for imaging decision-making.

Cervical Spine Injury

C-spine clearance is a critical on-call task. RadCall covers NEXUS and Canadian C-Spine Rule for imaging decisions, CT vs MRI indications, and classification of specific injury patterns including Jefferson, hangman, odontoid, and flexion-teardrop fractures.

Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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