Imaging Notes Flashcards
What are the basic projection for the Acromioclavicular joint?
AP, bilateral without weights
AP, bilateral with weights
What are the basic projections for the shoulder?
AP external rotation
AP internal rotation
What is the normal distance between the clavicle and the coracoid process?
1.0- 1.3cm
what is the normal distance between the clavicle and the acromion?
0.3- 0.8cm
What are the routine radiologic evaluation of the scapula?
AP
Lateral
What are the common radiograph views for a shoulder dislocation?
Axillary view and the scapular Y lateral view
What are the fundamental tenets of musculoskeletal MRI for any joint?
Define anatomy
Detect abnormal fluid
What are the ABCDS of MRI
Alignment Bone signal Cartilage Edema Soft tissue and synovial fluid
Fractures of the body of the scapula are usually the result of ?
a direct blow or violent trauma and are relatively rare
What are the basic projections of the elbow?
AP
Lateral
Obliques
What are the basic projections of the hand?
PA
Lateral
Obliques
What are the basic projections of the wrist?
PA
Lateral
Oblique
The degree of severity of degeneration will affect the ability of the spine to withstand what ?
- trauma
- to assume postural changes
- make functional gains in mobility and movement patterns
What is an example of a direct trauma to the spine?
Hit directly on the spine like getting hit with a bat
What is an example of indirect trauma to the spine?
Severe fall or car accident
What should physical evaluations of the spine include besides a diagnostic study?
Ligamentous stability test are very important to include after a trauma
What are the basic projections of the cervical spine?
AP open mouth
AP lower C- spine
Lateral
Right and left oblique
Why is the AP open mouth view important?
This view demonstrates the articulation of C1 and C2
What would indicate ligamentous laxity or tear, fracture, or dislocation of the atlantoaxial joint?
Any alterations of landmarks in the AP openmouthed view
What is important about the C2-C3 articulation and T1?
C2-C3 possesses the first intervertebral disk
T1 possesses the first rib articulation
What is the lateral view of the cervical spine good for?
evaluating the intervertebral disks space