MSK Radiology Basics - Part 2

About this episode

In this episode, Brooke Beckett, MD discusses the basics of interpreting radiographs and addresses patient concerns about radiation exposure.

Brooke Beckett, MD, is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 2, we look at a radiograph and discuss basics of appearance of air, fat, tissue, bone and metal. What do you tell patients who are worried about radiation for a CT scan or xray? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs - registration open now for PAOS members and nonmembers! 😎 https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS

Guest: Brooke Beckett, MD

Topics covered

• MSK Radiology
• Radiograph Basics
• Radiation Concerns
• CT Scan
• X-ray

Keywords

• MSK Radiology
• Radiograph
• CT Scan
• X-ray
• Radiation Safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oregon Health and Science University

Places: Hilton San Diego Bayfront

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