Inferosuperior axial shoulder

Question 1

• What is the method name?

Answer 1

Lawerence method

Question 2

• How much should the patient’s affected arm be abducted for this image?

Answer 2

90 degrees

Question 3

• How much is the central ray angled and in what direction?

Answer 3

15-30 medially

Question 4

• If the patient’s arm cannot be abducted to the recommended amount, how will the central ray angle be adjusted?

Answer 4

Should angle closer to 15 degrees

Question 5

• What is the position of the Humerus for the standard version of this image?

Answer 5

Humeral head should not be superimposed glenoid cavity, lesser tubercle in profile anteriorly

Question 6

• What condition is best demonstrated in the Rafert Modification of this image? How should patient positioning be adjusted?

Answer 6

Hill sacks defect
Exaggerated external rotation of arm and thumb point downward

Question 7

• What is the central ray location?

Answer 7

Armpit, axilla