Understanding Degenerative Findings in Extremities

Imaging is primarily used in personal injury cases to replace clinical evaluations. False

Which imaging modality is best for detecting cartilage thinning or loss?

Degenerative conditions in extremities are always symptomatic

Gout is characterized by the gradual wear and tear of joints and tissues.

In personal injury cases, differentiating old changes from new injuries involves considering all EXCEPT:

Timing of symptoms is important in differentiating old changes from new injuries.

Which condition is NOT typically identified by X-rays?

Ultrasound is useful for real-time imaging of tendons and ligaments

What is subchondral sclerosis?

Subchondral cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the bone beneath the cartilage.

Imaging is not primarily used to replace clinical evaluations in personal injury cases.
Imaging is important in differentiating old changes from new injuries in personal injury cases.

The best imaging modality for detecting cartilage thinning or loss is not specified.
X-rays are not typically used to identify one condition (not specified).
Ultrasound is useful for real-time imaging of tendons and ligaments.

Subchondral sclerosis is a condition that affects the bone beneath the cartilage.
Subchondral cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the bone beneath the cartilage.

Timing of symptoms is important in differentiating old changes from new injuries.
When differentiating old changes from new injuries, all factors should be considered except one (not specified).