Basic Radiologic Concepts

Catalog description

This course provides students an introduction to viewing and interpreting radiographic images, including viewing images, terminology, and discussing fractures with colleagues. Topics include viewing and interpretation of plain orthopaedic radiographs, MRI's, and other types of permanent imaging relating to orthopaedics, terminology relating directly to the skeletal system and fracture healing, and describing a fracture as it relates to the radiographic image. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret orthopaedic radiographic images.