Vthockeydoc
@vthockeydoc.bsky.social
Orthopaedic Surgeon, hockey player and coach, sheep farmer
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November 26, 2024 at 12:37 AM
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Top three ortho pearls for non-orthopods:
1. Orthogonal (perpendicular) radiographs of a joint are a best practice.
2. X-rays and adequate history + exam should come before an MRI.
3. Surgeons operate on patients not pictures. Patients rarely "need" surgery because of a finding on imaging.
1. Orthogonal (perpendicular) radiographs of a joint are a best practice.
2. X-rays and adequate history + exam should come before an MRI.
3. Surgeons operate on patients not pictures. Patients rarely "need" surgery because of a finding on imaging.
November 21, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Top three ortho pearls for non-orthopods:
1. Orthogonal (perpendicular) radiographs of a joint are a best practice.
2. X-rays and adequate history + exam should come before an MRI.
3. Surgeons operate on patients not pictures. Patients rarely "need" surgery because of a finding on imaging.
1. Orthogonal (perpendicular) radiographs of a joint are a best practice.
2. X-rays and adequate history + exam should come before an MRI.
3. Surgeons operate on patients not pictures. Patients rarely "need" surgery because of a finding on imaging.