Guide to Reading Orthopedic X-rays
By Sam Moghtaderi, MD
Reading x-rays in orthopedic surgery is akin to interpreting EKGs in cardiology. It is our thing, and we do it all the time. As a medical student, you may be asked during a fracture conference, clinic, or even the OR to read and interpret an x-ray. Like all skills, reading x-rays requires practice and repetition, but following a systematic approach will help you tremendously.
Check out this guide written by Dr. Moghtaderi that goes through his step-by-step approach to reading x-rays, so you can crush your audition rotation.
About Dr. Moghtaderi
Dr. Moghtaderi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery. As an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Orthopedic Surgery Residency at George Washington University, Dr. Moghtaderi is passionate about educating the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.