Lumbar Flashcards

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RP: L3/ 1 1/2” above iliac crest

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  1. AP LSV (For lumbar exam)
  2. Duncan and Hoen
    PA Wt Bearing Method Lumbar Intervertebral Disks
    R and L Lat Bending
  3. Spinal Fusion Series AP Rec
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RP: L4/ iliac crest

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AP LSV (For lumbosacral exam)

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LSV IR

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14x17 - BD - longit MP - RP

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Demo lumbar bodies, Intervertebral disks spaces, laminae, and transverse process

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AP LSV

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5
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Intervertebral disks nearlu // with divergence of beam

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PA LSV

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CR: Perp or 5deg caudal (male) and 8deg caudal (female)

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Lat LSV

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Demo lat view of lumbar vertebrae

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Lat LSV

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LSV Lat Proj Modification to add coccyx

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Palpate coccyx and draw approx 2-3 fb below it and place it at the level lower edge - CXT

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9
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RP: 1-5” above PS

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Ferguson Method
AP Axial Lumbosacral Junction and SIJ

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10
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CR: 45deg cranial
30deg cranial (male)
35deg cranial (female)

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Ferguson Method
AP Axial LSJ and SIJ

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Demo anterior view of LSJ and SIJ

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Ferguson Method
AP Axial LSJ and SIJ

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RP: Spinous process - L4

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Ferguson Method
PA Axial LSJ and SIJ

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13
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CR: 35deg caudal

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Ferguson Method
PA Axial LSJ and SIJ

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14
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RP: ASIS ot 2” below spinous process of L5

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Meese Recommendation (Prone)

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15
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LSJ and SIJ IR

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8x10 - BD - longit - MP - RP

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16
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Part: Est. 2” posterior to ASIS and 1.5” inferior to IC - MLART

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Lat L5-S1 LSJ

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RP: T2/ bn C7-T1/ shaft of clavicle

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Lat L5-S1 LSJ

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18
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L5 to S1 LSJ IR

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8x10 - BD - longit - MP - IR

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19
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CR: 5deg caudal or 8deg caudal - 36-40” - RP - MP - IR

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Lat L5-S1 LSJ

20
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Demo upper sacrum and L4 & L5 (common location of LSJ spondylitis)

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Lat L5-S1 LSJ

21
Q

Demo open LSJs

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Francis Recommendation

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Francis Recommendation

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  • Locate both iliac crests
  • Draw a line bn 2 interiliac spine
  • Adjust CRD - // - imaginary lines - iliac crest
23
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BO: 25-30deg (elevated side - POI)

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RP: ASIS (1” Medial to elevated ASIS aligned with MLART)

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  1. APO SIJ
  2. PAO SIJ
  3. AP Axial Oblique SIJ
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SIJ IR
8x10 - BD - longit - MP - RP
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Demo SIJ farthest to IR and oblique view - adjacent structures
APO SIJ
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CR: 20-25deg cranial
AP Axial Oblique SIJ
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BO: 25-30deg (dep POI)
PAO SIJ
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Demo SIJ closest to IR
PAO SIJ
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CR: 20-25deg caudal
PA Axial Oblique SIJ
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CR enter - level - transverse plane - pass 1.5" distal to L5 spinous process - exit - level - ASIS
PA Axial Oblique SIJ
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Pt lean lat then expo is made (R/L) w/o lifting foot
Duncan and Hoen PA Wt Bearing Method Lumbar Intervertebral Disks R and L Lat Bending
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CR Perp or 15-20deg caudal - 36-40" - MSP - MP IR
Duncan and Hoen PA Wt Bearing Method Lumbar Intervertebral Disks R and L Lat Bending
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Demo mobility of Intervertebral jts (lower thoracic and lumbar region) and localization of disk protrusion
Duncan and Hoen PA Wt Bearing Method Lumbar Intervertebral Disks R and L Lat Bending
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Bending direction to be labeled with lead marker
Duncan and Hoen PA Wt Bearing Method Lumbar Intervertebral Disks R and L Lat Bending
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RPs for AP/PA Axial sacrum and coccyx
- 2" superior to PS (Sacrum in supine) - bn ASIS and PS (Sacrum and coccyx in supine) - Visible sacral curve (Sacrum and palpable coccyx for prone)
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IR for AP/PA Axial sacrum and coccyx
8x10 BD - longit - MP - IR (coccyx) 10x12 '' (sacrum)
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CRs for AP/ PA Axial sacrum and coccyx
- 15 deg cranial (Sacrum in supine) - 15 deg caudal (Sacrum in prone) - 10 deg caudal (Coccyx in supine) - 10 deg cranial (Coccyx in prone)
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Demo frontal view of sacrum and coccyx free from superimposition
AP/ PA Axial Sacrum and Coccyx
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RPs for Lat sacrum and coccyx
- 3 1/2" posterior to ASIS (Sacrum) - 3 1/2" and 2" inferior to ASIS (Coccyx)
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Determine early scoliosis, localize herniated disk, det motion in area of spinal fusion
Spinal Fusion Series AP Rec
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Sacralization vs Lumbarization
Sacralization: L5 to S1 Lumbarization: S1 to L5
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RP: L3 or Spinal Fusion area
Lat Spinal Fusion Series Hyperflexion/ Hyperextension
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Demo 2 Lat view of area of spinal fusion
Lat Spinal Fusion Series Hyperflexion/ Hyperextension
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