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Shoulder Girdle- pt 2

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True or false? Do not have patient rotate shoulder if fx or dislocation is suspected.   True  
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IR for AP projection of shoulder: external, neutral & internal rotation humerus   24 x 30 cm ↔  
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Location of IR for AP projection of shoulder: external rotation   scapula ‖ w/ plane of IR; shoulder joint CTR to IR @ 1" ↓ to coracoid process  
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Location of IR for AP projection of shoulder: neutral rotation   scapula ‖ w/ IR; shoulder joint CTR to IR @ 1" ↓ to coracoid process  
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Location of IR for AP projection of shoulder: internal rotation   scapula ‖ w/ IR; shoulder joint CTR to IR @ 1" ↓ to coracoid process  
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Patient position for AP projection of shoulder: external rotation   upright* or supine; supinate hand & slightly abduct arm ∴ epicondyles ‖ w/ IR  
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Patient position for AP projection of shoulder: neutral rotation   upright* or supine; hand against thigh ∴ epicondyles @ 45° w/ IR  
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Patient position for AP projection of shoulder: internal rotation   upright* or supine; internally rotate arm & rest back of hand on hip ∴ epicondyles ⊥ w/ IR  
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CR for AP projection of shoulder: external, internal & neutral rotation   ⊥ @ 1" (2.5 cm) ↓ to coracoid process  
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Respiration for AP projection of shoulder: external, internal & neutral rotation   Suspend  
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Area of interest for AP projection of shoulder: external rotation   bony & soft structures of shoulder & proximal humerus; greater tubercle in profile  
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Area of interest for AP projection of shoulder: neutral rotation   bony & soft structures of shoulder & proximal humerus; humeral head in partial profile  
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Area of interest for AP projection of shoulder: internal rotation   bony & soft structures of shoulder & proximal humerus; lesser tubercle in profile  
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What are the Inferosuperior Axial projections of the shoulder joint also known as?   Lawrence method & Rafert modification  
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IR for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Lawrence method & Rafert modification   10 x 12" (24 x 30 cm) grid ↔, in vertical position against superior shoulder  
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Position of patient for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Lawrence method   supine w/ 3" (7.6 cm) ↑ of head, shoulders & elbow; external rotation of affected side humerus @ ⊾ to body  
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Position of patient for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Rafert modification   supine w/ 3" (7.6 cm) ↑ of head, shoulders & elbow; exaggerated external rotation of affected side humerus w/ 45° hand (thumb ↓)  
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Location of IR for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Lawrence method & Rafert modification   IR supported vertically against shoulder & as close as possible to neck, w/ patient's head turned away  
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wedge-shaped compression fx on articular surface of humeral head; located on posterolateral humeral head   Hill-Sachs defect  
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CR for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Lawrence method   horizontally thru axilla to AC region; medial ∠ ↑ if abduction ↑; often medial 15-30°  
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CR for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Rafert modification   horizontally thru axilla to AC region @ medial 15°  
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Respiration for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Lawrence method & Rafert modification   Suspend  
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Area of interest for Inferosuperior Axial shoulder joint, Lawrence method & Rafert modification   proximal humerus, SH joint, lateral coracoid process & AC joint  
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What is the AP oblique projection of the shoulder joint & glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO also known as?   Grashey method  
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IR for AP oblique shoulder/glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO, Grashey method   8 x 10" (18 x 24 cm) ↔  
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Location of IR for AP oblique shoulder/glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO, Grashey method   IR CTR to SH joint, 2" (5 cm) medial & 2" (5 cm) ↓ to the superolateral border of the shoulder  
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Patient position for AP oblique shoulder/glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO, Grashey method   upright* or supine; scapula ‖ w/ IR; pt rotated 35-45° toward affected side (↑ if supine); affected arm slightly abducted w/ palm on abdomen  
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CR for AP oblique shoulder/glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO, Grashey method   ⊥ @ 2" (5 cm) medial & 2" (5 cm) ↓ to superolateral border of shoulder  
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Respiration for AP oblique shoulder/glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO, Grashey method   Suspend  
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Area of interest for AP oblique shoulder/glenoid cavity, RPO/LPO, Grashey method   joint space btwn humeral head & glenoid cavity; SH joint  
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What is the variation of the tangential projection of the proximal humerus & intertubercular groove also known as?   Fisk modification, or Fisk's technique  
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IR for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove & Fisk modification   8 x 10" (18 x 24 cm)  
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Location of IR for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove   IR vertical against superior shoulder  
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Location of IR for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove, FISK MODIFICATION   Pt holds IR against forearm  
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Patient position for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove   supine: 10-15° posterior (↓ from horizontal) to long axis of humerus  
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Patient position for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove, FISK MODIFICATION   standing or seated; pt leans fwd w/ forearm on table & vertical humerus 10-15° over IR  
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CR for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove   10-15° posterior (↓ from horizontal) to long axis of humerus  
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CR for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove, FISK MODIFICATION   ⊥ to IR w/ vertical humerus @ 10-15°  
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Respiration for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove & Fisk modification   Suspend  
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Area of interest for Tangential proximal humerus, intertubercular groove & Fisk modification   intertubercular groove  
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What is the Transthoracic Lateral projection, Ⓡ or Ⓛ, of shoulder also known as?   Lawrence method  
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IR for Transthoracic lateral shoulder, Lawrence method, Ⓡ or Ⓛ   24 x 30 cm ↕  
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Location of IR for Transthoracic lateral shoulder, Lawrence method, Ⓡ or Ⓛ   IR CTR to surgical neck of AFFECTED humerus  
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Patient position for Transthoracic lateral shoulder, Lawrence method, Ⓡ or Ⓛ   supine or upright*, seated or standing; pt ↑ uninjured arm w/ forearm on head & shoulder ↑ as much as possible  
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CR for Transthoracic lateral shoulder, Lawrence method, Ⓡ or Ⓛ   Per to midcoronal @ surgical neck; or 10-15° cephalad if pt unable to ↑ unaffected shoulder  
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Respiration for Transthoracic lateral shoulder, Lawrence method, Ⓡ or Ⓛ   Full inspiration; or slow, deep breathing (3-5* sec)  
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Area of interest for Transthoracic lateral shoulder, Lawrence method, Ⓡ or Ⓛ   shoulder & proximal humerus thru thorax  
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What is the PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint also known as?   Scapular Y  
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IR for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   24 x 30 cm  
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Location of IR for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   IR CTR @ SH joint w/ scapula ⊥  
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Patient position for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   upright* or recumbent; replace AO w/ PO if pt severly injured; affected shoulder against IR  
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Body rotation for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   midcoronal 45-60° to IR  
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CR for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   ⊥ to SH joint  
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Respiration for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   Suspend  
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Area of interest for PA oblique, RAO/LAO, of shoulder joint   Scapular Y  
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IR for AP Scapula   24 x 30 cm ↕  
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Location of IR for AP Scapula   Top of IR 2" (5 cm) above shoulder  
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Patient position for AP Scapula   upright* or supine; abduct arm to ⊾ w/ body ∴ draw scapula lateral  
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CR for AP Scapula   ⊥ & 2" (5 cm) ↓ to coracoid process  
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Respiration for AP Scapula   Slow breathing  
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Area of interest for AP Scapula   horizontal scapula thru lung & ribs; acromion process  
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IR for Lateral Scapula, RAO & LAO   24 x 30 cm ↕  
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Location of IR for Lateral Scapula, RAO & LAO   scapular body ⟂ to IR  
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Patient position for Lateral Scapula, RAO & LAO   prone, supine, upright* (seated or standing); 45-60° RAO or LAO. For acromion or coracoid processes, pt has back of hand on posterior thorax or grasping opposite shoulder; for scapular body, pt extends arm up & over head or across chest  
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CR for Lateral Scapula, RAO & LAO   ⟂ to midmedial border of protruding scapula  
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Respiration for Lateral Scapula, RAO & LAO   Suspend  
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Area of interest for Lateral Scapula, RAO & LAO   lateral scapula w/ position of arm determining portion of superior scapula superimposed over humerus  
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IR for AP Clavicle   24 x 30 cm ↔  
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Location of IR for AP Clavicle   IR CTR to clavicle  
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Patient position for AP Clavicle   upright* or supine  
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CR for AP Clavicle   ⊥ to midshaft of clavicle  
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Respiration for AP Clavicle   Suspend @ expiration ∴ ↑ uniform density  
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Area of interest for AP Clavicle   entire clavicle w/ uniform density  
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IR for AP/PA axial & AP axial Lordotic Clavicle   24 x 30 cm ↔  
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Location of IR for AP/PA axial & AP axial Lordotic Clavicle   IR CTR to (center of) clavicle  
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Position of patient for AP axial Clavicle   supine  
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Position of patient for AP axial Lordotic Clavicle   upright  
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CR for AP axial Clavicle   15-30° cephalad  
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CR for AP axial Lordotic Clavicle   0-15° cephalad  
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True or false? Hypersthenic pts need ↑ cephalic CR ∠ for AP axial & AP axial Lordotic Clavicle radiographs.   False. Thinner pts req ↑ ∠ to project clavicle off scapula & ribs.  
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Respiration for PA/AP axial & AP axial Lordotic Clavicle   Suspend @ full inspiration ∴ further ↑ & ∠ clavicle  
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Area of interest for PA/AP axial & AP axial Lordotic Clavicle   axial clavicle ↑ ribs  
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Position of patient for PA axial Clavicle   prone or standing  
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CR for PA axial Clavicle   15-30° caudad  
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What is the bilateral AP projection of AC joints also known as?   Pearson method  
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IR for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   18 x 43 cm, or 2- 8 x 10" (18 x 24 cm), as needed to fit patient  
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SID for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   72" (183 cm); ↓ magnif & distortion ∴ both joints on 1 image  
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Location of IR for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   IR CTR @ midline of body along level of AC joints  
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Patient position for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   upright, seated or standing (recumbent not succ); pt holds = wts  
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CR for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   ⊥ to midline @ level of AC joints for 1 proj; ⊥ to unilat AC joint for 2 exp (broad shldr pts)  
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Respiration for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   Suspend  
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Area of interest for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method   Bilat AC joints: disloc, separ & funct  
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True or false? A thyroid shield can be used for bilateral AP AC joints, Pearson method.   True  
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