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The John Thomas sign, [1] also known as the Throckmorton sign, [2] is a slang or joke term used in the field of radiology. It refers to the position of a penis as it relates to pathology on an X-ray of a pelvis. When the penis (visible on the X-ray as a shadow) points towards the same side as a unilateral medical condition such as a broken bone ...
Pelvic fracture. A pelvic fracture is a break of the bony structure of the pelvis. [1] This includes any break of the sacrum, hip bones ( ischium, pubis, ilium ), or tailbone. [1] Symptoms include pain, particularly with movement. [1] Complications may include internal bleeding, injury to the bladder, or vaginal trauma.
Hangman. fracture of both pedicles of C2. distraction and extension of neck. Hangman's fracture at Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics online. Hill–Sachs fracture. Harold Arthur Hill. Maurice David Sachs. impacted posterior humeral head fracture occurring during anterior shoulder dislocation. Hill Sachs Lesion at Wheeless' Textbook of ...
X-ray Separation of the symphysis pubis (diastasis) An X-ray film obtained in the AP view of the pelvic inlet and outlet will show a marked gap between the pubic bones. A normal pelvis will show a gap that is 4–5 mm. However, in pregnancy the hormonal influences cause relaxation of the connecting ligaments and the bones separate up to 9 mm. A ...
An X-ray showing a fracture of the inferior and superior pubic rami in a patient with previous hip replacements. One of the primary concerns is the risk of pelvic fracture, which itself is associated with a myriad of complications including bleeding, damage to the urethra and bladder, and nerve damage.
A pelvis fracture can refer to anything from a small crack in the bone to, in most extreme cases, life-threatening, massive displaced pelvic fracture, explained Dr. Neel Anand, an orthopedic spine ...
Frequency. ~15% of women at some point [1] A hip fracture is a break that occurs in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone), at the femoral neck or (rarely) the femoral head. [2] Symptoms may include pain around the hip, particularly with movement, and shortening of the leg. [2] Usually the person cannot walk.
Matt Walsh (comedian) Matthew Paul Walsh (born October 13, 1964) [1] is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his role as Mike McLintock in Veep for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, with which he co-starred in its original ...