Question

When looking at an x-ray, which of these signs indicates pathology?

a. posterior fat pad
b. anterior joint capsule
c. anterior fat pad
d. posterior joint capsule?

Answer 1

I think the correct answer is A. It is the posterior fat pad that is a sign that indicates a pathology when one looks at an x-ray. When a crescent fat is observed in the x-ray, it indicates there is an elbow joint effusion since normally the posterior fat cannot be seen from the x-ray.