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What do the letters of CATBITES stand for in categorizing bone disease?
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C-congenital
A-arthritides T-trauma B-blood (hematological) I-Infection T-Tumors E-Endocrine S-soft tissue |
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What is a disruption in the continuity of bone?
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Fracture
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What is the displacement of a bone in relation to the opposing bone at a joint, which results in a complete loss of joint continuity?
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Dislocation
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What is a partial loss of continuity between 2 opposing bones at a joint?
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Subluxation
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What is a separation or displacement of bone in relation to opposing bone at a slightly moveable joint?
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Diastasis
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What percentage of bone loss is needed in order to be seen on radiographic film?
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30-50%
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What do the ABCS stand for in regards to direct searching order on a radiograph?
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A-Alignment
B-Bones C-Cartilage S-Soft Tissue |
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Which type of conventional tomography produces the best images?
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Multi-directional tomography
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What are the 6 motions used in conventional tomography? Which is the Most Common?
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Linear
Elliptical Circular Figure 8 Hypocycloidal (most common, most expensive) Tri Spiral |
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What indications are more commonly imaged via CT and MRI rather than radiograph?
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Evaluation of fracture healing at site of union
Tibia plateau fractures Evaluation of skull, spine, and pelvis Osteochondral bodies |
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What plane are most Computed Tomography images obtained via?
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Axial (transverse)
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