Fat pad sign
Fat pad sign (pronounced: /fæt pæd sain/) is a medical term used in radiology. It refers to the presence of abnormal amounts of fat between the bones of the joints, which can be an indication of certain medical conditions, such as a fracture or hemarthrosis.
Etymology
The term "fat pad sign" is derived from the English words "fat" (from Old English fǣtt, meaning "fatty, oily"), "pad" (from Middle English pad, meaning "path, track") and "sign" (from Latin signum, meaning "mark, token"). It was first used in medical literature in the 20th century.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /fæt pæd sain/.
Related Terms
- Fracture: A break in the continuity of the bone.
- Hemarthrosis: Bleeding into joint spaces.
- Radiology: The science of high energy radiation and of the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Joint: The junction of two or more bones.
- Bone: The hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates.
See Also
References
- Radiology: A Visual Approach to Diagnostic Imaging by Christina M. LeBedis, Squire J. Brody
- Orthopedic Radiology: A Practical Approach by Adam Greenspan
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fat pad sign
- Wikipedia's article - Fat pad sign
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