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.