Publications by authors named "Alan K Klitzke"
Acute injuries to the ankle are frequently encountered in the setting of the emergency room, sport, and general practice. This ACR Appropriateness Criteria defines best practices for imaging evaluation for several variants of patients presenting with acute ankle trauma. The variants include scenarios when Ottawa Rules can be evaluated, when there are exclusionary criteria, when Ottawa Rules cannot be evaluated, as well as specific injuries.
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- The primary aim of therapy with radium-223 is to cure or significantly prolong survival while minimizing adverse symptoms and side effects.
- This practice parameter was developed through collaboration among major medical societies to guide licensed physicians in the safe and effective use of radium-223 therapy.
- The document covers essential aspects such as personnel qualifications, patient treatment protocols, documentation, radiation safety, and quality control considerations for using radium-223.
Acute trauma to the knee is a common presentation seen in the emergency department. After a routine clinical examination, imaging is frequently performed to facilitate the diagnosis and almost always starts with radiographs. If clinically indicated, advanced cross-sectional imaging may then be performed for further evaluation.
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