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Radiology
intermediate
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Classic Radiological Signs: Paediatric

Paediatric Signs

A registrar is reviewing hip X-rays in a 14-year-old with hip pain and limp. They ask about the classic radiological signs in paediatric orthopaedic conditions. Regarding radiological signs in paediatric orthopaedics:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

In SCFE (Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis): Klein's line drawn along the superior femoral neck shou...

B

In Perthes disease: initial X-rays may be normal; Waldenstrom staging includes: condensation (sclero...

C

In DDH: Shenton's line is used only in adults; Hilgenreiner's line is vertical; the acetabular index...

D

DDH imaging: Hilgenreiner's line is horizontal through the triradiate cartilages; Perkin's line is v...

E

Non-accidental injury (NAI) radiological findings: metaphyseal corner (bucket-handle) fractures are ...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option