Humerus TRAUMA

Question 1

What do you do to get the affected arm in contact with IR for an AP neutral humerus?

Answer 1

Elevate opposite shoulder

Question 2

Where is the CR for an AP neutral humerus?

Answer 2

Perpendicular to the midshaft of humerus

Question 3

What are the structures seen for an AP nuetral humerus?

Answer 3

• limited view of humeral head and greater tubercle
• epicondyles are seen in profile with some rotation
• humerus with maximum visualization of epicondyles are seen

Question 4

What breathing technique is used for an AP neutral humerus?

Answer 4

Suspended breathing

Question 5

Where is the IR placed in a lateromedial/lateral recumbent humerus?

Answer 5

Close to the axilla and center humerus midline

Question 6

Where is the CR for a lateromedial recumbent humerus?

Answer 6

Perpendicular to the mid-portion of the humerus

Question 7

Where is the CR for a lateral recumbent humerus?

Answer 7

CR is horizontal and perpendicular to the mid-portion of humerus to include the elbow joint

Question 8

What are the structures seen for a lateral/lateromedial recumbent humerus?

Answer 8

• lateral projection of distal humerus
• superimposed epicondyles