Rickets (mnemonic)

A mnemonic to remember the radiological features of rickets is:

• RICKETS

Mnemonic

• R: reaction of the periosteum
• I: indistinct cortex
• C: coarse trabeculation
• K: knees, wrists and ankles mainly
• E: epiphyseal plates widened and irregular 
• T: tremendous metaphysis
• S: spur (metaphyseal)​

Siehe auch:

• Rachitis