Hip X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Plain radiograph of hip — first-line for fracture, dislocation, arthritis. AP pelvis + frog-leg lateral or cross-table lateral standard.
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Hand/Wrist X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Standard 3-view radiographic series of the hand or wrist (PA, lateral, oblique) for fracture, dislocation, arthritis, foreign body, and post-operative…
Ankle/Foot X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Plain radiograph of ankle and foot — first-line per Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules for trauma.
Shoulder X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Plain radiograph of the shoulder — Grashey AP, axillary, outlet (scapular Y) views. First-line for fracture, dislocation, AC joint, and acromial…
Knee X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-view radiographic series of the knee (AP, lateral, sunrise/skyline ± Rosenberg or notch) for evaluation of fracture, dislocation, osteoarthritis…
Cervical Spine X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-view radiographic series of the cervical spine (AP, lateral, open-mouth odontoid; ± obliques and flexion-extension) for evaluation of trauma,…
Lumbar Spine X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
AP and lateral radiographic views of the lumbar spine for evaluation of low back pain, vertebral fracture, alignment, scoliosis, and post-operative spine….
Abdomen X-Ray (KUB) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Plain radiograph of the abdomen — supine and/or upright views. Limited modern role; mainly for tube/line position, foreign body, gross obstruction, and…
Chest X-Ray Portable — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Single-view AP chest radiograph performed at the bedside (ICU, ED, OR) for evaluation of acute cardiopulmonary processes, line/tube placement, and serial…
Chest X-Ray (PA + Lateral) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Two-view (PA + lateral) plain radiograph of the chest — the most commonly performed imaging study globally and the workhorse for pulmonary, cardiac,…