Standard Radiographs Knee
Contents
Other Names
- Knee xrays
- Knee radiographs
- Standard Knee Radiographs
Introduction
- This page reviews radiographs of the knee
Standard Views
Anterior-Posterior
Lateral
Tunnel View
Alternative Views
- Needs to be updated
Normal Pediatric
AP view of 4 year old
Oblique view of 4 year old
Latearl view of 4 year old
Pathology
Patellar Dislocation
AP Knee xray demonstrating laterally dislocated patella in a 12 year old.
AP Knee xray with osteochondral defect following patella dislocation.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Medial joint space narrowing bilaterally consistent with mild OA
Severe patellofemoral OA
Severe femorotibial OA
Patellar Apophysitis
Lateral left knee radiograph with arrow demonstrating loose bony fragments at inferior patellar pole[1]
Patellar Pole Avulsion Fracture
Lateral knee XR demonstrating patella alta and a 1.3cm ossific fragment representing an avulsion with partial rupture of the patellar sleeve.[2]
Tibial Tuberosity Apophysitis
Fragmentation, soft tissue swelling over the tibial tuberosity[3]
More subtle fragmentation and soft tissue swelling seen over the tibial tuberosity[4]
Evidence
See Also
References
- ↑ Malherbe, Kathryn. "Traction apophysitis of the knee: A case report." Radiology case reports 14.1 (2019): 18-21.
- ↑ Sullivan, Scott, Kevin Maskell, and Tristan Knutson. "Patellar sleeve fracture." Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health 15.7 (2014).
- ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/cases/7511
- ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/cases/12158