Knee radiographs are common and often a quick and easy diagnostic exam in the emergency setting An efficient approach to them requires a good understanding of anatomy with review strategies to ensure an accurate diagnosis. The knee anteroposterior view is a standard projection to assess the knee joint, distal femur, proximal tibia and fibula and the patella. Normal radiographic anatomy of the knee case contributed by samir benoudina diagnosis certain share add to This is often performed on patients with suspected arthritis, it is an orthogonal view of the ap projection and demonstrates the spaces of the knee joint, yet sacrifices any assessment of fluid levels. The knee series is a set of radiographs taken to investigate knee joint pathology, often in the context of trauma
Osteoarthritis (oa) of the knee is very common and is a major cause of morbidity, especially in the older population For a general discussion on osteoarthritis, please see the general osteoarthritis article. Normal irregularities of the cortices of the tibial shafts laterally caused by ossification of the interosseous membrane, should not be mistaken for pathologies like exostoses.
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