“Red Dot” Upper and Lower Limb X-Ray Interpretation 23 June 2022

Course Summary

This workshop taught by an orthopaedic surgeon will help you develop a structured approach to reading an upper and lower limb x-ray report.

Aim

This workshop aims to develop your skills in interpreting upper and lower limb x-ray’s in adults.

Objectives

Develop skills by using a structured approach when reviewing an x-ray of an upper or lower limb.

Consider history, examination and mechanism of injury when interpreting an x-ray.

Request x-rays appropriately and consider radiology guidelines.

Recognise when to refer.

Who Should Attend

Nurse practitioners, Medical students, physiotherapists, Physician Associates, ENP, AHP

Pre-Requisites

Work in an environment where x-ray interpretation is part of your role such as minor injury units, A&E, out of hours and urgent care centres.

Know your upper and lower limb anatomy

Completed training in examination of the upper and lower lim

Course Content

• Ethical and Legal considerations when requesting an x-ray
• History taking and assessment
• Principles of normal and abnormal appearances of bone, soft tissues and joints on X-rays
• ABCDE  and Red Dotprinciples in x-ray interpretation
• When to refer.
• Upper limb X-ray interpretation
• Lower limb X-ray interpretation

Session Type: Classroom

Lecturer: Dr Asad Khan Orthopaedic and Trauma

CPD Hours: 6