Comprehensive Review of Radiographic Views and Positioning File Flashcards
Medical imaging should always be performed following what?
proper history, detailed physical examination and differential diagnosis of suspected complaints
What are the three standard radiographic cervical views?
APOM
APLC
Lateral Projections
Alternative to APOM
Closed mouth odontoid (Fuch’S)
allow more accurate evaluation of the IVF especially in cases of suspected nerve root involvement (cervical region)
Posterior Cervical oblique views
allows close visualisation of left
Right posterior oblique view
Addition of flexed and extended lateral views will complete the acquisition of ____
Cervical “Davis series”
How many radiographic views are in a Davis series
7
Why is the ray at an angle for AP L5-S1 spot view?
Tilt is to compensate for the curvature
T/F Lumbar Spine AP can only be done standing and Lateral Lumbar Spine AP can only be done recumbent
False - Lumbar Spine AP and Lateral can be done either standing or recumbent
AP L5-S1 view is obtained with tilt?
25-30 tube tilt
What view is used for pars defects or marked degenerative changes
Bilateral Oblique
Examination of the hip requires what 3 views
AP view of the pelvis
AP Hip spot view
Frogleg spot view
AP and Lateral Knee projects require a _____ tilt
5-degree cephalad tube tilt
PA tunnel view evaluates what?
intercondylar fossa
What is another name for the PA tunnel View?
Camp Coventry Method
Holmblad method is used to evaluate what?
Used to evaluate intercondylar region for intra-articular loose fragments and femoral condyle pathology
PA tunnel view is done with what kind of angle
40-degree angle
View of the Patella articulating the femoral condyles
Sunrise view
Helps to evaluate patella femoral region and patella bone
Sunrise view
When is standing (weight bearing) knee views required
For patients 40+ years
What are the required Ankle radiographic views
AP, medial oblique and lateral projections of the ankle
What is the mortise view
Medial oblique view of the ankle
T/F seeing Achilles fat-pads is a good thing
True
Lateral visualization of the ankle requires what
Base of the fifth metatarsal
What are the 2 fatpads that evaluated in lateral foot view
Kagar’s fat pad (pre-Achilles pad) and Pre-Tibial Fat pad
What are the three required views for shoulder radiographs
AP views of external and internal humeral rotation
AP baby arm
What view helps determins glenohumeral dislocation
Y-scapula view
AP oblique view of shoulder with forward rotation
Grashey view
Grashey view requires a _____ rotation
35-45degree forward humeral rotation
Tangential view of the elbow
Olecranon “jones view”
Helpful in evaluating the base of the MC bone-trapezium-trapezoid-scaphoid complex?
Medial oblique wrist
Must be done in the case of a FOOSH or suspected scaphoid bone injury
Ulnar deviation view
The GOT EM view
Fan- view
Helpful in evaluating arthritic disorders
Ball Catcher view
