Elbow

Question 1

AP elbow positioning

Answer 1

Extend arm and supinate the hand. Center elbow to IR

Question 2

AP elbow SID

Answer 2

48

Question 3

AP Elbow CR

Answer 3

Perpendicular to the elbow joint

Question 4

AP Elbow Collimation

Answer 4

3 in proximal and distal to elbow joint and 1 in on all sides

Question 5

Shield

Answer 5

Everyone

Question 6

AP Elbow Technique

Answer 6

60kvp@2.5mAs

Question 7

AP elbow evaluation criteria

Answer 7

Collimation
Radial end superimposed over ulna
Open elbow joint
No epicondyle rotation
Soft tissue included

Question 8

AP lateral Olbique positioning

Answer 8

Extend arm. Rotate 45 degrees laterally

Question 9

Oblique CR

Answer 9

perpendicular to elbow joint

Question 10

Lateral Oblique Evaluation

Answer 10

Collimation
Radial end free of the ulna
Open elbow joint
Soft tissue
Include capitulum

Question 11

AP Medial OBL Evaluation

Answer 11

Collimation
Coronoid is profile
Soft tissue
Include trochlea
Elongated medial epicondyle

Question 12

Lateral Positioning

Answer 12

Elbow flexed at 90 degrees. Center to IR

Question 13

Lateral Evaluation

Answer 13

Collimation
Elbow joint open
Olecranon seen in profile
Elbow joint centered
Superimposed epicondyles