Scoliosis is diagnosed as one of three forms: idiopathic‚ which means the cause is unknown; congenital‚ which means the bones are asymmetrical at birth; or neuromuscular‚ which means the scoliosis is symptomatic of a systemic condition like muscular dystrophy‚ Friedreich ’s ataxia‚ or cerebral palsy. In this case study‚ the patient suffers from neuromuscular scoliosis because he has cerebral palsy. Some of the signs that a person suffers from scoliosis include: • A spine that curves inward or downward
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Radiographer’s Role in Assisting the Nursing Team As a routine practice‚ post-operative radiographs will be requested within 24 hours of the surgery to validate the success of the Open Reduction Internal Fixation surgery and the placement and alignment of the screws and plates (Jibri et al.‚ 2007). These images have significant diagnostic value as it assists in the assessment of the implantation and hence‚ the likelihood of long-term success of Mrs. Churchland’s surgery (William & Neep‚ 2012).
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A reflection on collaborative practice: interprofessional working together A medical imaging student with bias for Diagnostic Radiography‚ a clinical profession within the allied health and working in the National Health Services (NHS) Since the beginning of my programme‚ I have had the opportunity to work with other professions like the Surgeon in the theatre‚ Doctors in A & E‚ Orthopaedics‚ ICU and Adult Nurses at various wards within the multidisciplinary NHS. Although the Radiographers’
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therefore emits x-rays as a result of being smashed with high-energy electrons. The x-rays spread out from the focal spot‚ through the tube window and onto the region to be examined. How is an image formed? X-ray films that are used in dental radiography consist on an emulsion/gelatine mix containing chemicals that are sensitive to x-ray radiation. This is a silver halide - either bromide or chloride. The emulsion/gelatine mix and their suspension is set onto a flexible‚ transparent tinted blue
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Osteoporosis ("porous bones"‚ from Greek: οστούν/ostoun meaning "bone" and πόρος/poros meaning "pore") is a progressive bone disease that is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density which can lead to an increased risk of fracture.[1] In osteoporosis‚ the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced‚ bone microarchitecture deteriorates‚ and the amount and variety of proteins in bone are altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a bone mineral density of 2.5 standard
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As an undergraduate at IUPUI‚ I’m eager to pursue my goal and obtain an associates degree in radiography. Accomplishing this goal would be a major deal to me as it will be the opening gate to my career as a radiologist. I expect to use my degree to full use and dive straight into the medical field directly after graduation. My plan is to start my career as radiographer at any hospital and to eventually specialize as an MRI technician. From that point in my career the goal is to continuously advance
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gone and the patient presented with an overall improved situation. As the inflammation decreased‚ this was demonstrated by the perio pockets finds however to acknowledge the initial reabsorption of the jaw bone as shown from the results of the radiographies taken. At this point‚ I would like to address you the patient‚ in order to evaluate the timing and to plan the next step of his\her treatment i.e. periodontal surgery..... If you need further information or medical records‚ please do not
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Over the years psychologists have categorized many models of success. We are going to focus on three models of success. In Jonah Lehrers article "The Secret of Self-Control" he describes the principals of high and low delayers. High delayers are more successful‚ have higher SAT scores‚ have better self control‚ and can focus on long term goals. Low delayers on the other hand take longer to succeed‚ have lower SAT scores‚ struggle with self control‚ have trouble paying attention‚ and have problems
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produced by the passage of x-rays through an object or body Dental radiograph - A photographic image produced on film by the passage of x-rays through teeth and related structures Radiography - The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of film to x-rays Dental Radiography - The making of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of film to x-rays Dental Radiographer - Any person who positions‚ exposes‚ and processes dental x-ray
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During the 20th century‚ the element radium was used for commercial purposes and medicinal. While radium had some positive effects in both these areas‚ many people failed to see that radium actually had deadly capabilities. One example of the deadliness? Of radium in human life was with an energy drink called Radithor. The drink had radium dissolved in the solution. The owners of the company preached the benefits of the drink and that it could possibly increase sexual desire. In this way‚ many people
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