Question 1

-Refer to the figure. The developmental deformity shown here is described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilateral genu varum 
B)  Bilateral genu valgus 
C)  Ipsilateral genu valgus 
D)  Contralateral genu varum 
A)  Bilateral genu varum 
B)  Bilateral genu valgus 
C)  Ipsilateral genu valgus 
D)  Contralateral genu varum B

Question 2

-Refer to the figure. Name the view.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint 
A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint C

Question 3

Which of following views provides the best visualization of the patella and patellofemoral joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint 
A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint D

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding the medial and lateral tibiofemoral joint spaces in a healthy individual with normal lower extremity alignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral joint space is of greater height 
B)  Medial joint space is of greater height 
C)  Medial and lateral joint spaces are equal in height 
A)  Lateral joint space is of greater height 
B)  Medial joint space is of greater height 
C)  Medial and lateral joint spaces are equal in height

Question 5

-Refer to the figure. What is the defect in the circle? Hint: This is the most common location for this lesion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteochondritis dissecans 
B)  Fracture 
C)  Ewing's sarcoma 
D)  Osgood-Schlatter disease 
A)  Osteochondritis dissecans 
B)  Fracture 
C)  Ewing's sarcoma 
D)  Osgood-Schlatter disease

Question 6

Bony avulsion of the tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is likely to be best visualized on which radiograph view?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint 
A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint

Question 7

Evaluation for patella alta is best performed on which radiograph view?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint 
A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint

Question 8

Lateral subluxation of the patella will be best visualized with which of the following radiograph views?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint 
A)  Anteroposterior 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA axial "tunnel" 
D)  Tangential view of the patellofemoral joint

Question 9

Which of the following findings warrant getting radiographs after a knee injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inability to flex the knee to 90 degree 
B)  Inability to flex the knee more than 110 degrees 
C)  Inability to fully extend the knee 
D)  Inability to fully flex the knee 
A)  Inability to flex the knee to 90 degree 
B)  Inability to flex the knee more than 110 degrees 
C)  Inability to fully extend the knee 
D)  Inability to fully flex the knee

Question 10

Decreased radiographic joint space, sclerosis of subchondral bone, and osteophytes are the primary features of which process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  Degenerative joint disease 
C)  Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D)  Osteochondritis dissecans 
A)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  Degenerative joint disease 
C)  Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D)  Osteochondritis dissecans

-Refer to the figure. The developmental deformity shown here is described as:

-Refer to the figure. Name the view.

Which of following views provides the best visualization of the patella and patellofemoral joint?

Which of the following is true regarding the medial and lateral tibiofemoral joint spaces in a healthy individual with normal lower extremity alignment?

-Refer to the figure. What is the defect in the circle? Hint: This is the most common location for this lesion.

Bony avulsion of the tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is likely to be best visualized on which radiograph view?

Evaluation for patella alta is best performed on which radiograph view?

Lateral subluxation of the patella will be best visualized with which of the following radiograph views?

Which of the following findings warrant getting radiographs after a knee injury?

Decreased radiographic joint space, sclerosis of subchondral bone, and osteophytes are the primary features of which process?

General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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Exam 13: Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

-Refer to the figure. The developmental deformity shown here is described as:

-Refer to the figure. Name the view.

Which of following views provides the best visualization of the patella and patellofemoral joint?

Which of the following is true regarding the medial and lateral tibiofemoral joint spaces in a healthy individual with normal lower extremity alignment?

-Refer to the figure. What is the defect in the circle? Hint: This is the most common location for this lesion.

Bony avulsion of the tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is likely to be best visualized on which radiograph view?

Evaluation for patella alta is best performed on which radiograph view?

Lateral subluxation of the patella will be best visualized with which of the following radiograph views?

Which of the following findings warrant getting radiographs after a knee injury?

Decreased radiographic joint space, sclerosis of subchondral bone, and osteophytes are the primary features of which process?

General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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