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Clavicle/Scapula/AC joints RAD 1 positioning Flashcards

1
Q

What IR is used for an AP Clavicle?

A

10 x 12

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2
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Where does the CR enter for an AP clavicle?

A

Midshaft of clavicle

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3
Q

What breath is the AP clavicle taken on?

A

Expiration

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4
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Can the AP clavicle be done?

A

AP & PA

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5
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What structures are seen in an AP clavicle?

A
  • The entire clavicle
  • AC & SC joints
  • Medial aspect of the clavicle superimposed over the thorax
  • Lateral aspect of clavicle projected above scapula
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6
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What IR used for an AP axial clavicle?

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10 x 12

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7
Q

What angle is used for AP axial clavicle?

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15-30 degrees cephalic

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8
Q

What do thin (asthenic) patients require for an AP axial clavicle?

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10-15 degree increase in angle

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9
Q

Where is the CR for an AP axial clavicle?

A

Midshaft of clavicle appearing to enter just below

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10
Q

What breath is the AP axial clavicle taken on?

A

Inspiration

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11
Q

Which way can the AP axial clavicle be taken?

A

AP & PA

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12
Q

Which way does the angle go for a PA axial clavicle?

A

Caudal

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13
Q

What structures are seen in an AP axial clavicle?

A
  • Entire clavicle is seen
  • AC & SC joints are seen
  • Clavicle is more horizontally
  • Demonstrates displacements of fractures
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14
Q

What IR is used for an AP scapula?

A

10 x 12

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15
Q

Which way can an AP scapula done?

A

Both upright and supine

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16
Q

How much is the arm abducted for an AP scapula?

A

90 degrees

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17
Q

Where is the CR located for an AP scapula?

A

2” inferior to coracoid process

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18
Q

What breath is the AP scapula taken?

A

Slow breathing

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19
Q

Why is the AP scapula taken during slow breathing?

A

To obliterate lung detail

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20
Q

What structures are seen in an AP scapula?

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  • Lateral border of scapula is free of superimposition from the ribs
  • Scapula superimposed by lung and ribs
  • Scapula horizontal and not slanted
  • Includes acromion process to inferior angle
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21
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What IR is used for a lateral scapula?

A

10 x 12

22
Q

Which way can the lateral scapula be done?

A

upright or supine

23
Q

what angle should you rotate the patient into LAO/RAO position?

A

45-60 degrees

24
Q

Where is the arm placed for a lateral scapula?

A

across upper chest

25
Q

What does placing the affected arm across the chest do during a lateral scapula?

A

demonstrates the body of the scapula

26
Q

Where is the CR for a lateral scapula?

A

Perpendicular to the lateral and medial borders of the scapula

27
Q

What breath is the lateral scapula taken on?

A

suspended respiration

28
Q

What will RPO/LPO position for a lateral scapula do?

A

Will increase magnification

29
Q

What is an alternative position for a lateral scapula?

A

Place arm behind back

30
Q

What does placing the arm behind the back for a lateral scapula do?

A

Demonstrates the acromion and coracoid processes

31
Q

What structures are seen for a lateral scapula?

A
  • Medial and lateral scapular borders superimposed
  • Scapular body free of superimposition by the ribs and humerus
  • Includes acromion process to inferior angle
32
Q

What IR is used for an AP oblique scapula?

A

10 x 12

33
Q

Which way can an AP scapula be done?

A

Upright or supine

34
Q

Which way is the patient turned for an AP oblique scapula?

A

15-25 degrees from affected side

35
Q

Where is the CR for an AP oblique scapula?

A

Perpendicular to lateral border of rib cage at midscapular are

36
Q

What breath is the AP oblique scapula taken on?

A

Suspended respiration

37
Q

What structures are seen for an AP oblique scapula?

A
  • Oblique scapula
  • Demonstrates acromion process and inferior angle
  • lateral border of scapula adjacent to ribs
38
Q

What IR is used for Bilateral AC joints?

A

14 x 17

39
Q

What IR is used for a unilateral AC joint

A

10 x 12

40
Q

What SID is used for scapula and clavicle views?

A

40”

41
Q

What SID is used for AC joints?

A

72”

42
Q

Where is the CR for a bilateral AC joints?

A

Perpendicular to midline at level of AC joint or 1-1 1/2” above jugular notch

43
Q

Where is the CR for a unilateral AC joint

A

Perpendicular to AC joint

44
Q

What breath are the AC joints taken?

A

Suspended respiration

45
Q

What is another name for AP AC joints?

A

Pearson method

46
Q

What structures are seen for AP AC joints?

A
  • AC joints visualized without separation or excessive density
  • Should always be done bilaterally when possible
  • Demonstrates dislocation, separation, and joint function
47
Q

How many views are done for AC joints?

A

2

48
Q

The 1st view for an AC joint is performed ______ weights

A

Without

49
Q

The 2nd view for an AC joint is performed _____ weights

A

with

50
Q

How heavy should the weights be for an AC joint?

A

5-10 Ib

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