PA Oblique Finger Flashcards
1
Q
What is the position called?
A
Lateral or external rotation
2
Q
How much should the patient be obliqued?
A
45 degrees
3
Q
What can be used to help the patient hold their hand in this position?
A
A positioning sponge
4
Q
If the digits are angled down towards that IR, how will this affect your image?
A
Closed joint spaces
5
Q
What is the CR location?
A
Perpendicular to PIPJ of affect digit
6
Q
When evaluating your image, you notice that there is an overlap of soft tissue. What error occurred?
A
Fingers are not spaced out enough
7
Q
What 2 positioning errors could cause closing of the interphalangeal joints?
A
Flexion, digit not parallel to IR
