by devsk | Oct 26, 2017 | Limbs
When the emergency patient is a child, there are very specific things a radiologist bears in mind. The most important is that children are not just ‘small adults’; they have specific anatomical differences that need to be considered when examining them. In the example...
by devsk | Oct 26, 2017 | Limbs
The pain and swelling from a damaged knee, hip, shoulder or elbow is a frequent reason for a trip to the emergency room. Depending on the joint and the kind of injury that has occurred (twist, overstretch, impact, etc) there are various methods that might be used to...
by devsk | Oct 26, 2017 | Limbs
Sports injuries are a very common reason for a visit to the emergency department. Millions of people every year turn up in hospitals as the result of sporting mishaps, often thanks to a collision or a brief lapse in concentration. Depending on what has happened,...
by devsk | Oct 26, 2017 | Head & Neck
If you have a head injury, you’re very likely to have a CT scan. Radiologists know that this technology is great for getting images fast, it provides great detail, and it is excellent for examining the bony structures of the head. Another big advantage of CT is that...
by devsk | Oct 26, 2017 | Head & Neck
If you arrive at the emergency room with a significant neck injury, there is a good chance you will be sent for a CT scan. During a CT scan, lots of x-ray images are taken from different angles and then processed by computer to provide a much more detailed information...