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Xrays are done predominantly for fractures and other red flag conditions. | |||
Rules for imaging in the trauma setting | |||
*Significant force applied to the elbow | |||
*Immediate loss of elbow function | |||
*Marked soft tissue swelling / contusion | |||
*Bony tenderness | |||
*Instability shown on examination (varus / valgus aligned stress testing) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Elbow & Forearm]] | [[Category:Elbow & Forearm]] | ||
Revision as of 08:08, 21 June 2020
Xrays are done predominantly for fractures and other red flag conditions.
Rules for imaging in the trauma setting
- Significant force applied to the elbow
- Immediate loss of elbow function
- Marked soft tissue swelling / contusion
- Bony tenderness
- Instability shown on examination (varus / valgus aligned stress testing)
