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radiology of foot
podiatric radiology
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Pre-School
03/12/2009

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What are the 2 layers of the periosteum?
Definition
osteogenic inner layer and fibrous outer layer.
Term
when does the cuboid ossification centre appear?
Definition
at birth
Term
when does the navicular ossification appear?
Definition
2.5 to 5 years
Term
when do sesamoids appear?
Definition
7-8 years
Term
when would u expect the calcaneal apophysis to appear
Definition
5-8yrs
Term
the 3rd cuneiform is expected to begin ossifying at what age
Definition
6 mnths
Term
what bones of the foot when generally appear on xray at birth
Definition
calcaneus, metatarsals, phalanges, cuboid, talus.
Term
In what order do the cuneiforms and navicular appear?
Definition
lateral cuneiform, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, navicular.
Term
at what age do the metatarsals develop 2° ossification centres?
Definition
12 months.
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At what age does the 5th metatarsal base fuse?
Definition
9-13 yrs.
Term
what are some type/casues of generalised osteopenic bone
Definition
osteomalacia, osteoporosis, Rickets, Hyperparathyroidism (and other endocrine disorders), infiltrative dz, medication (heparin and steroid) and idiopathic
Term
what pt group does rickets affect?
Definition
paeds, before epiphysial closure
Term
what are some typical xray findings of rickets?
Definition
reduced calcification of physis, growth plate widened, thickened and irregular, mushroom appearance, cortical thinning and bowing, stress fxs
Term
when is regional bone loss generally seen after imobilization?
Definition
8 weeks
Term
what are the 3 general types of REGIONAL BONE LOSS
Definition
1. paralyis - muscle dystropjhy will lead to atrophic changes in bone with subswequent calcifications of muscle tisse
2. Transient Regional Osteoporosis - related to tarsel tunnel syndrome and cause by decreased nerve conduction velocity
3. RSDS - reflex sympathetic, dystrophic syndrome
Term
what % of bone loss must have occured before xray changes?
Definition
30% loss
Term
osteogenic imperfecta is generally what?
Definition
inability to produce osteoid at the reate it is lysed
Term
characteristic xray features of osteogenic imperfecta
Definition
fractures, static deformity, decreased stature, hyperplastic callous, blue sclara
Term
The Os Trigonum is found at the
Definition
at the lateral tubercle of the talus.
Term
The Os Tibiale Externum is found at the
Definition
navicular tuberosity.
Term
8 A calcified perforating artery can be mistaken for
Definition
Os Intermetatarsum.
Term
os Vesalianum is best seen on which view?
Definition
medial oblique
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