Clavicle/Scapula/AC joints RAD 1 positioning

Question 1

What IR is used for an AP Clavicle?

Answer 1

10 x 12

Question 2

Where does the CR enter for an AP clavicle?

Answer 2

Midshaft of clavicle

Question 3

What breath is the AP clavicle taken on?

Answer 3

Expiration

Question 4

Can the AP clavicle be done?

Answer 4

AP & PA

Question 5

What structures are seen in an AP clavicle?

Answer 5

• The entire clavicle
• AC & SC joints
• Medial aspect of the clavicle superimposed over the thorax
• Lateral aspect of clavicle projected above scapula

Question 6

What IR used for an AP axial clavicle?

Answer 6

10 x 12

Question 7

What angle is used for AP axial clavicle?

Answer 7

15-30 degrees cephalic

Question 8

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

Answer 8

10-15 degree increase in angle

Question 9

Where is the CR for an AP axial clavicle?

Answer 9

Midshaft of clavicle appearing to enter just below

Question 10

What breath is the AP axial clavicle taken on?

Answer 10

Inspiration

Question 11

Which way can the AP axial clavicle be taken?

Answer 11

AP & PA

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Caudal

Question 13

What structures are seen in an AP axial clavicle?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What IR is used for an AP scapula?

Answer 14

10 x 12

Question 15

Which way can an AP scapula done?

Answer 15

Both upright and supine

Question 16

How much is the arm abducted for an AP scapula?

Answer 16

90 degrees

Question 17

Where is the CR located for an AP scapula?

Answer 17

2” inferior to coracoid process

Question 18

What breath is the AP scapula taken?

Answer 18

Slow breathing

Question 19

Why is the AP scapula taken during slow breathing?

Answer 19

To obliterate lung detail

Question 20

What structures are seen in an AP scapula?

Answer 20

• 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

Question 21

What IR is used for a lateral scapula?

Answer 21

10 x 12

Question 22

Which way can the lateral scapula be done?

Answer 22

upright or supine

Question 23

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

Answer 23

45-60 degrees

Question 24

Where is the arm placed for a lateral scapula?

Answer 24

across upper chest

Question 25

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

Answer 25

demonstrates the body of the scapula

Question 26

Where is the CR for a lateral scapula?

Answer 26

Perpendicular to the lateral and medial borders of the scapula

Question 27

What breath is the lateral scapula taken on?

Answer 27

suspended respiration

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Will increase magnification

Question 29

What is an alternative position for a lateral scapula?

Answer 29

Place arm behind back

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Demonstrates the acromion and coracoid processes

Question 31

What structures are seen for a lateral scapula?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What IR is used for an AP oblique scapula?

Answer 32

10 x 12

Question 33

Which way can an AP scapula be done?

Answer 33

Upright or supine

Question 34

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

Answer 34

15-25 degrees from affected side

Question 35

Where is the CR for an AP oblique scapula?

Answer 35

Perpendicular to lateral border of rib cage at midscapular are

Question 36

What breath is the AP oblique scapula taken on?

Answer 36

Suspended respiration

Question 37

What structures are seen for an AP oblique scapula?

Answer 37

- Oblique scapula - Demonstrates acromion process and inferior angle - lateral border of scapula adjacent to ribs

Question 38

What IR is used for Bilateral AC joints?

Answer 38

14 x 17

Question 39

What IR is used for a unilateral AC joint

Answer 39

10 x 12

Question 40

What SID is used for scapula and clavicle views?

Answer 40

40"

Question 41

What SID is used for AC joints?

Answer 41

72"

Question 42

Where is the CR for a bilateral AC joints?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Where is the CR for a unilateral AC joint

Answer 43

Perpendicular to AC joint

Question 44

What breath are the AC joints taken?

Answer 44

Suspended respiration

Question 45

What is another name for AP AC joints?

Answer 45

Pearson method

Question 46

What structures are seen for AP AC joints?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

How many views are done for AC joints?

Answer 47

2

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Without

Question 49

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

Answer 49

with

Question 50

How heavy should the weights be for an AC joint?

Answer 50

5-10 Ib