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Fachleiter X-Ray-ENAcute Abdomen 1
A 61-year-old man presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain for 2 days. Initially the pain was colicky; it is now continuous. History Abdominal pain for 2 days Initiall…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENFree Air Under the Diaphragm
Introduction You see four X‑ray images with free air under the diaphragm. What is your suspected diagnosis? Which causes are possible? How would you proceed? Free subdiaphragmatic air (pneum…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENLumbar Disc Prolapse (LWS)
In this FSP case, a patient presents with severe back pain and suspected lumbar disc herniation. Typical symptoms such as pain radiating into the leg, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENChest pain in a 50-year-old patient
History Clinical examination General condition The patient is awake, fully oriented and hemodynamically stable. He appears slightly anxious but is not in acute respiratory distress. The skin…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENChest X-ray (PA): Recognizing Anatomical Structures
Assessing a normal chest X-ray begins with confidently identifying the anatomy. Before pathological changes such as pneumonia, pneumothorax or pleural effusion can be recognized, the main bo…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENCervical Spine X-ray
Anyone who wants to reliably assess X-rays of the neck soft tissues should first be able to recognize the normal anatomy. In this article, the most important anatomical structures of a neck…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENHand X-ray
Introduction Hand X‑ray is one of the most common examinations after a fall, trauma, pain or swelling. To reliably identify fractures, dislocations and other injuries, the normal bony anatom…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENKnee X-ray
Normal Knee X-ray – Recognize Anatomy and Assess Systematically Recognizing a normal radiograph is at least as important as diagnosing a fracture or other pathology. Only those who master th…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENFracture Series: Forearm Fractures on X-ray
Forearm fractures are among the most common injuries in the emergency department. A systematic assessment of the X‑rays is crucial to reliably detect fractures, malalignment and associated i…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENElbow X-ray: Anatomy on AP and Lateral Views
Article text Recognizing normal anatomy is the basis of any X-ray interpretation. Those who can reliably identify the bony structures detect fractures, dislocations and malalignments much fa…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENLumbar Spine X-ray: Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine
Description The assessment of a lumbar spine X-ray begins with a reliable anatomical orientation. In this article you will find two labeled standard views of the lumbar spine (AP and lateral…→
Fachleiter X-Ray-ENCervical Disc Herniation
This FSP case concerns a patient with neck and arm pain and suspected cervical disc herniation. Typical symptoms such as radiating pain, numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the arm must…→
