Case 16- 45yo/M with “deep” lower back discomfort.
45 yo/M patient presents with “deep” LBP. No prior trauma, surgeries, carcinoma or corticosteroid/opioid regimen reported. What do you see? Lateral lumbar spine view The sagittal dimension of the abdominal aorta measures 4.4 cm. well beyond the accepted normal measurement of 3-3.5 cm. (1) The radiodensity seen superimposed the VB is in soft tissue. The […]
Case 20-patient with right wrist discomfort.
Patient presents with left wrist discomfort after a FOOSH type injury. No prior surgeries, carcinoma or corticosteroid/opioid regimen reported. What do you see? A semi-lunar density is seen where the normal left ulnar styloid process should normal be. Malunion or non-union of the ulnar styloid process is common after FOOSH injury. Associated triangular fibrocartilage injuries […]