Radiology Interpretation: Upper and Lower Extremities

Radiology Interpretation: Upper and Lower Extremities is organized by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).

Expiration Date: December 31st, 2025

Description:
During this presentation, a systematic process for evaluating and describing upper and lower extremity radiographs will be described.  Through reviewing selected upper and lower extremity radiographs, participants will visualize essential anatomic landmarks as well as identify and describe common patterns.

Learning Objectives:
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Describe a systematic approach to viewing and interpreting radiographs.
• List basic descriptors used to describe a fracture & basic fracture patterns.
• Identify essential anatomic landmarks when viewing selected upper and lower extremity x-rays.