General radiography curriculum

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The general radiography section covers in detail the various clinical presentations that require specific plain radiographic investigation, the anatomy covered, and how it is displayed via the chosen view. It outlines standard and modified radiographic technique to accommodate for a wide range of patients.

General radiography 

Chest radiography

Abdominal radiography

Upper limb radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the shoulder girdle including the medial articulations of the clavicle. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

Arm and forearm radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the entire humerus, radius and ulna including the articulations between the distal humerus and proximal radius and ulna. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

Wrist and hand radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the distal radius and ulna and their respect articulations with the carpals, the carpal bones, metacarpals and distal phalanges. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

Lower limb radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the pelvis, hip joint, femur, knee joint, tibia, fibula, ankle joint, tarsal bones of the foot and metatarsals. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

Skull radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the skull vault. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

Sinus and facial bone radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the zygomatic arches, orbits, paranasal sinuses, temporal bones,and mandible. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

  • facial bone series
    • standard projections
    • additional projections
      • Caldwell view
    • modified projections
      • supine facial bone series
  • temporal bone series
  • mandible series
    • standard projections
      • PA view
      • oblique lateral view
    • modified projections
      • axiolateral view
  • dental series

Spinal radiography

Pertaining to the plain radiographic investigation of the entire spine from C1 down to the coccyx. Each section provides a summary of the indications for the plain radiographic projections, the ideal projections to assess particular anatomy, the anatomy covered, how that anatomy is displayed radiographically, and projection specific articles outlining positioning, technical factors and practical hints.

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