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SJC Zerbe S1U3

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AP Projection
 External Rotation: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 CW with Grid  
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AP Projection
 External Rotation: CR location   CR 1” inferior to coracoid  
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AP Projection
 External Rotation: Patient Position   Hand supinated with epicondyles parallel to IR  
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AP Projection 
External Rotation: What is shown?   Humeral head in profile
Greater tubercle in profile (laterally)
Site of insertion of the supraspinatus tendon  
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AP Projection
 Internal Rotation: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 CW with Grid  
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AP Projection 
Internal Rotation: CR location   CR 1” inferior to coracoid  
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AP Projection
 Internal Rotation: Patient Position   Posterior hand on thigh and epicondyles perpendicular to IR  
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AP Projection 
Internal Rotation: What is shown?   Lesser tubercle in profile medially. 
Site of insertion of subscapular tendon  
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AP Projection 
Neutral Rotation: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 CW with Grid  
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AP Projection 
Neutral Rotation: CR location   CR 1” inferior to coracoid  
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AP Projection
 Neutral Rotation: Patient Position   Palmar surface of hand against thigh with epicondyles at a 45 degree angle  
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AP Projection
 Neutral Rotation: What is shown?   Humeral head and greater tubercle in partial profile
. Posterior part of the supraspinatus insertion.  
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AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: Cassette size and orientation   8 x 10 CW with Grid If available, if not then 10x12 with Grid  
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AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: CR location   CR 2” medial and 2” inferior to superolateral border of shoulder  
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AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: Patient Position   Patient rotated 35 to 45 degrees toward affected side until scapula is parallel to IR  
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AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: What is shown?   Scapulohumeral joint and Glenoid cavity (fossa) in profile.  
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Transthoracic Lateral Lawrence Method Trauma for proximal humerus/shoulder: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 LW  
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Transthoracic Lateral Lawrence Method Trauma for proximal humerus/shoulder: CR location   CR perpendicular to IR and exits surgical neck
(if patient cannot raise unaffected arm, CR is angled 10 to 15 degrees cephalic)  
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Transthoracic Lateral Lawrence Method Trauma for proximal humerus/shoulder: Patient Position   MCP perpendicular to IR with affected side against IR and unaffected arm raised over head  
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Transthoracic Lateral Lawrence Method Trauma for proximal humerus/shoulder: Breathing Technique   Shallow breathing is recommended respiration phase, 

If unable to do breathing technique then suspend respirations at end of inspiration  
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AP Projection
External Rotation: Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 12.5 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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AP Projection 
Internal Rotation: Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 12.5 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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AP Projection
 Neutral Rotation: Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 12.5 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 16 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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Transthoracic Lateral Lawrence Method Trauma for proximal humerus/shoulder: Technique and SID   SFS, 40", 80 kVp @ 2 second exposure. •Smaller than average Patient: 20 mAs (10mA @ 2 Sec) •Average: 32 mAs (16mA @ 2 Sec) •Above Average: 64 mAs (32mA @ 2 Sec)  
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Inferosuperior Projection
 Lawrence Method Axillary: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 Crosswise on the table, and lengthwise to the arm. Use 8x10 for smaller patient. IR Placed vertically against the superior surface of the shoulder as far into the neck as possible  
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Inferosuperior Projection
 Lawrence Method Axillary: CR location   CR is horizontal and angled 15 to 30 degrees medially 
Enters axilla, exits AC joint
. The greater the abduction, the greater the angle you will use.  
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Inferosuperior Projection
 Lawrence Method Axillary: Patient Position   Supine with arm abducted 90 degrees in external rotation with epicondyles parallel to Floor
Raefert Modification- extreme rotation for Hill Sachs  
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Inferosuperior Projection
 Lawrence Method Axillary: Technique and SID   60 kVp @ 8mAs, SFS, 40"  
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Inferosuperior Projection
 Lawrence Method Axillary: What is shown?   You should see a gap in the scapulohumeral joint with minimal overlap.  
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Superoinferior Projection Axillary: Cassette size and orientation   8 x 10 LW If available, 10 x 12 if not  
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Superoinferior Projection Axillary: CR location   CR angled 5 to 15 degrees from vertical toward the elbow. Enters AC and exits axilla. The less the abduction, the greater the angle.  
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Superoinferior Projection Axillary: Patient Position   Seated with arm abducted over IR and flexed with anterior forearm resting on table
  
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Superoinferior Projection Axillary: Technique and SID   60 kVp @ 8 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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Superoinferior Projection Axillary: What is shown?   
Axillary view demonstrating scapulohumeral joint, but not the preferred method due to OID. May also see ribs, scapulohumeral joint demonstrated with obvious superimposition, no gap.  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 LW  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: CR location   CR perpendicular through the scapulohumeral joint  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: Patient Position   Patient PA and rotated 45 to 60 toward the affected side until scapular body is perpendicular to the IR with arm hanging by the side. Can be done in recumbent LPO for trauma  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: Technique and SID   SFS, 40", 75 kVp •Smaller than average patient size: 16 mAs •Average patient: 32 mAs •Above Average patient: 64 mAs  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: What is shown?   Demonstrates anterior/posterior dislocations of the shoulder. Humerus and scapular body will be superimposed.  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: Modifications   For Neer method (supraspinatus outlet view), angle 15 degrees caudal at the superior humeral head  
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Tangential Projection
 Intertubercular groove 
Supine method: Cassette size and orientation   8 x 10
placed vertically on the table against superior shoulder. If available if not then 10 x 12  
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Tangential Projection 
Intertubercular groove 
Supine method: CR location   CR angled 10 to 15 degrees posteriorly from horizontal skims the anterior surface of humeral head through the bicipital groove  
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Tangential Projection 
Intertubercular groove 
Supine method: Patient Position   Patient supine with arm by side and hand supinated  
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Tangential Projection 
Intertubercular groove 
Supine method: Modifications   Can do standing (Fisk) with patient leaning over IR and humerus angled 10 to 15 degrees, with cassette held on forearm. Not preferred due to OID  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: Cassette size and orientation   14 x 17 CW or 
2 – 8x10s  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: CR location   CR horizontal at the level of the AC joints and centered to MSP  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: Patient Position   Seated or standing in AP position. Patient's arms hang by the sides, plane of shoulders parallel to IR. 2 exposures– one without weights, one with 5-8lb affixed to each wrist, pt should let arms hang, not hold weights up.  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 12.5 mAs, SFS, *** 70" SID ***  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: What is shown?   Shows separation between acromial extremity and acromion process  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: Collimation   6 × 17 or smaller if patient size allows.  
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AP Projection Clavicle (Can also be done PA to reduce OID and improve recorded detail): Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 CW  
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AP Projection Clavicle (Can also be done PA to reduce OID and improve recorded detail): CR location   CR perpendicular to IR and centered to clavicular midshaft  
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AP Projection Clavicle (Can also be done PA to reduce OID and improve recorded detail): Breathing Instructions   Respiration suspended at end of expiration for uniform density or brightness levels  
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AP Projection Clavicle (Can also be done PA to reduce OID and improve recorded detail): Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 12.5 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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AP Projection Clavicle (Can also be done PA to reduce OID and improve recorded detail): What is shown?   Sternal extremity will be demonstrated within the thorax  
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AP Projection Clavicle (Can also be done PA to reduce OID and improve recorded detail): Collimation   6 × 12 or smaller if patient allows  
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AP Axial Clavicle: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 CW  
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AP Axial Clavicle: CR location   Centered to clavicular midshaft. CR angled 15 to 30 degrees cephalic. OR 0 to 15* if patient is in lordotic position (Caudal if done PA)  
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AP Axial Clavicle: Breathing Instructions   Suspend at end of inspiration  
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AP Axial Clavicle: Technique and SID   75 kVp @ 16 mAs, SFS, 40"  
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AP Axial Clavicle: Collimation   6 × 12 or smaller if patient allows  
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AP Scapula: Cassette size and orientation   10 x 12 LW  
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AP Scapula: CR location   CR: 2” inferior to the coracoid. Top of IR 2” above shoulder  
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AP Scapula: Breathing Instructions   shallow breathing  
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AP Scapula: Technique and SID   70 kVp @ 10 mA @2 seconds "breathing technique" (20 mAs), 40"  
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AP Scapula: Collimation   Collimate IR size or smaller if patient size allows. Mark lateral margin  
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AP Scapula: Patient Position   Standing or supine with arm abducted 90 degrees "crossing guard"  
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Lateral Scapula: Cassette size and orientation   10 12 LW  
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Lateral Scapula: CR location   CR entering mid vertebral border  
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Lateral Scapula: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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Lateral Scapula: Technique and SID   75 kVp 32 mAs SFS  
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Lateral Scapula: Collimation   Adjust to 12" in length and 1 " from the lateral shadow  
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Lateral Scapula: Patient Position   Arm across the posterior thorax to demonstrate coracoid and acromion
. Arm across anterior chest or over the head to demonstrate body  
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AP Projection
 External Rotation: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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AP Projection
 Internal Rotation: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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AP Projection 
Neutral Rotation: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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Inferosuperior Projection
 Lawrence Method Axillary: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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Superoinferior Projection Axillary: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: Breathing Instructions   Suspend  
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What percent of dislocations are anterior (subcorocoid)?   97%  
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Hill-Sachs defect   Impacted fracture of posterolateral aspect of the humeral head with dislocation  
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Bursitis   Inflammation of the bursa  
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Dislocation   Displacement of a bone from the joint space  
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Fracture   Disruption in the continuity of bone  
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Tendinitis   Inflammation of the tendon and tendon-muscle attachment  
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Osteopetrosis   Increased density of atypically soft bone (think petrified)  
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Osteoporosis   Loss of bone density (think porous)  
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Rheumatoid Arthritis   Chronic, systemic, inflammatory collagen disease  
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Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease   Form of arthritis marked by progressive cartilage deterioration in synovial joints and vertebrae  
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For a transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, lung detail may be blurred to better visualize the shoulder area. According to your text what exposure time is recommended to blur the lung structures?
   Minimum of 3 seconds  
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The sternoclavicular articulation is formed by the sternal extremity of the clavicle and the:   Manubrium and 1st rib cartilage  
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The superior surface of the greater tubercle slopes posteriorly 25 degrees and has how many flattened impressions for muscle (tendon) insertion?   3 Anterior, Middle, Posterior  
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The anterior impression of the greater tubercle provides the insertion site for what tendon?   The tendon of the Supraspinatous muscle  
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The middle impression of the greater tubercle is the site of insertion for which tendon?   The tendon of the infraspinatous muscle  
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The posterior impression of the greater tubercle is the insertion for which tendon?   The upper fibers of the teres minor (the lower fibers attach to the body just below this site)  
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Which AP Projection will sometimes demonstrate calcific deposits in the joint that can be indicative of Bursitis   Neutral Rotation  
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What Projections will demonstrate the humerus in a lateral projection   AP internal rotation Transthoracic lateral  
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The superoinferior and inferosuperior Axillary projections demonstrates which tendon insertion sites?   Subscapularis of less tubercle and Teres minor of greater tubercle  
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For a transthoracic lateral projection, the proximal humerus should be projected:   between the vertebral column and sternum  
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When the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove is performed with the patient supine, the position of the hand is:   Supinated  
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All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are:   Synovial: freely movable  
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The lesser tubercle is situated on which surface of the humerus?   anterior  
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How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint?   35-45* towards the affected side  
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Which shoulder projection clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?   AP Oblique Projection (Grashey Method)  
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The West Point method is useful in demonstrating what?   Hill-sachs defect and Bankart lesions associated with anterior dislocations of the shoulder  
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Test slide   Ignore me  
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