CCEP CCEP Radiology & Imaging for Extremities

Question 1

Which specialized radiographic view best visualizes the bony borders of the carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel (tangential) view

Answer

PA wrist

Answer

Lateral wrist

Answer

Oblique wrist

Question 2

Which radiographic finding on an AP knee view is most consistent with osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Joint space narrowing

Answer

Increased joint space

Answer

Periosteal reaction

Answer

Cortical thinning

Question 3

The Ottawa Ankle Rules recommend radiographs based on which clinical findings?

Accepted Answer

Bone tenderness at specific sites and inability to weight bear

Answer

Patient age and mechanism only

Answer

Swelling and ecchymosis pattern

Answer

Soft tissue pain with palpation only

Question 4

Which MRI sequence is most sensitive for detecting soft tissue edema and ligament tears in the extremities?

Accepted Answer

T2-weighted or STIR

Answer

T1-weighted

Answer

Proton density fat-saturated

Answer

Gradient echo

Question 5

A Hill-Sachs lesion of the posterolateral humeral head is best visualized on which shoulder X-ray view?

Accepted Answer

Internal rotation AP

Answer

True AP in neutral rotation

Answer

Axillary view

Answer

Y-scapular view

Question 6

Which imaging modality is preferred for detecting stress fractures not yet visible on plain radiographs?

Accepted Answer

MRI

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

CT scan

Answer

Repeat plain X-ray in 2 weeks