90969 - Technical Sciences of Radiological Imaging of the Osteoarticular system (RN)

Course contents

he radiographic projection: geometry, placement, incidence, sensitive support, analog and digital radiography. Xray views of the ribbs, sternum, sternal clavicular joint. Xray views of the upper limb, shoulder, pelvis, hip joints, limbs and joints in weight-bearing position. Skull and spine xray views

Readings/Bibliography

The updated bibliography will be announced at the beginning of the course, distributed handouts for each topic and slides of the lectures delivered.

The main radipgraphic readings in italian language are:

2. F.MAZZUCATO - ANATOMIA RADIOLOGICA ed. 2009

3. ATLANTE DI TECNICA RADIOLOGICA GENERALE E DELLO SCHELETRO - TRENTA, A. CORINALDESI, A. SAS [ed. universo

In English:

1. Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 12th Edition - Authors Eugene Frank, Bruce Long, and Barbara Smith – 3 volumi

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons with simulations; discussions on xray views. Clinical reasoning and problem based learning.

Assessment methods

A written assignment with open questions is to be completed as preparation for the oral exam. The written exam will present an x-ray image of a specific body area which the student must identify. The student is expected to explain the techniques and tools used to obtain this x-ray view and the projection technique applied. Furthermore, the student must describe the anatomical parts visible in the x-ray image and the clinical reasons for using such a projection. In the second part of the assignment, a clinical question will be presented requiring the student to propose a study technique. In the third part, the student's knowledge of a particular technique explained in class will be assessed.

Teaching tools

Frontal interactive lectures, simulations case, projection and display of radiographs performed in radiology.

TEACHING TOOLS

PC, projector, light box and dolls and phantoms.

Office hours

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