ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2021
What does the orthopaedic surgeon want in the radiology report?
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- How do non-radiologist physicians read and use the radiology report? A French national survey.Insights into imaging · 2026Article
- Deriving the OTA/AO fracture classification from routinely collected radiology reports using a large language model.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2026Article
- Prevalence of os acromiale and concomitant rotator cuff tears: a focused assessment of 3697 shoulder magnetic resonance imagings.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2026Article
- Facial trauma education in radiology: using surgeon feedback as the benchmark for success.Emergency radiology · 2024Article
- Digitalization in orthopaedics: a narrative review.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Review
- Updates of the imaging of musculoskeletal problems.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2021Article
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Abstract
Complementary imaging is crucial in the diagnosis and management of the spectrum of Musculoskeletal (MSK) pathologies. Like in all medical specialities, its role in trauma and orthopaedic conditions has evolved. A radiology report following an imaging study should provide an accurate, timely interpretation of images and be presented in a format that allows formal analysis or clarification of a patient's diagnostic dilemma. It is essential that it is descriptive enough to allow clinico-pathological correlation to a patient's condition. A high-quality report follows clinical governance processes, provides clinical feedback, and when appropriate, incorporates advice regarding differential diagnosis or further investigation/management that can be undertaken, permitting the attending clinician to formulate a suitable treatment plan for their patient. In this narrative we explore common radiological investigations and reporting information in trauma and orthopaedic conditions, which would be useful to the attending surgeon.
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