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December 17, 2025

Reducing radiology referral errors through training: an audit from 2023-24

A recent audit conducted at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh in Dublin revealed a significant reduction in radiology referral errors following targeted training interventions. Initially, a 2023 audit found a nine per cent error rate in plain film x-ray referrals, primarily due to incorrect procedures, insufficient clinical information and wrong anatomical sides. These errors, while […]

Cris Penus, Sarah McKnight, Avril Morgan, Niamh Whyte, Anne Smith

National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Ireland

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July 29, 2025

Assessing the impact of Lunit Insight CXR on front-line clinicians

The chest x-ray (CXR) remains one of the most commonly performed first-line radiological investigations, both in the UK and globally. Therefore, timely and accurate interpretation is critical, as further patient management often hinges on appropriate radiological interpretation. Readers will not need reminding that demand for healthcare has only increased. However, few specialities have seen demand […]

Dr Ruchir Shah, Dr Sarim Ather

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford Clinical Artificial Intelligence Research

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May 27, 2025

An audit to evaluate the quality of plain film mortise radiographs of the ankle joint in the ED against the recognised gold standard

Ankle injuries are one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries presenting at A&E and correct identification is crucial due to the complex fragility of the joint. Plain film x-ray remains a primary diagnostic option for patients presenting with ankle trauma, with the mortise view being predominantly used, as the fibular fossa is clearly visible with […]

Karen Saynor, Imogen Diggens

Broomfield Hospital, University of Suffolk

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February 13, 2025

Emergency knee radiographs

Acute knee injury is very common. Plain films are commonly requested and most bony injuries are fairly obvious. However, the changes may be subtle and small bony avulsions may be a clue to more serious injury. Many knee injuries involve soft tissue structures and, where significant, may require MRI for investigation. To access the full […]

Dr Nicholas Ridley

Great Western Hospital

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January 16, 2025

Imaging in cancer of unknown primary

Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is an oncological diagnosis encompassing whole body disease sites. The term is used in the context of histologically confirmed epithelial malignancy where comprehensive clinical, radiological and pathological investigations fail to identify the organ of origin. CUP accounts for 1-2% of cancers worldwide with 8,100 new cases per year in the […]

Dr Dimitra Christodoulou, Dr Christian Kelly-Moreland

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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December 13, 2023

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen – the discoverer of x-rays

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen is a name familiar to most of us for his discovery of x-rays and 2023 is the centenary year of his death. The momentous discovery on November 8, 1895 is now celebrated worldwide, with that day now being designated the International Day of Radiology/World Radiography Day.

Dr Arpan K Banerjee

International Society for the History of Radiology

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June 14, 2023

Golden rules for trauma plain films

Trauma presenting to the emergency department encompasses a wide range of injuries. Major trauma is the largest cause of morbidity and mortality in patients under 40 years old and is increasingly becoming a problem in the older population, particularly secondary to falls which have the potential to cause significant injury where there is underlying frailty. […]

Saigeet Eleti, Sujit Vaidya

Barts Health NHS Trust

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May 17, 2023

Imaging of hip fractures

Hip fractures are a cause of significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in the elderly, and therefore accurate and timely diagnosis and management is essential. If left untreated, the mortality rate of hip fractures is 10% within 30 days, 15% within a year and 40% within two years. The mainstay of diagnosing these fractures is with […]