AP oblique shoulder

Question 1

• What is the method name for this projection?

Answer 1

Grashey method

Question 2

• For an upright patient, how much is the patient’s body rotated for a properly positioned AP oblique projection?

Answer 2

35-45 towards affected side

Question 3

• Which way should the patient be rotated for this image if they suffer from a right shoulder injury?

Answer 3

RPO

Question 4

• What should be demonstrated in this view?

Answer 4

Anterior glenoid cavity lined up with posterior glenoid cavity, opens joint space between humeral head and glenoid cavity

Question 5

• What is the central ray location for this projection?

Answer 5

2” medial and 2” inferior to superolateral border of shoulder