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positioning Flashcards

1
Q

Centering for AP scapula

A

Mid-scapula (2 inches inferior to coracoid process & 2 inches medial from lateral border)

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2
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CR centering for lateral scapula

A

Midvertebral border of scapula

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3
Q

CR angle and patient rotation for uni/bilateral AC joints

A

Both perpendicular, both patient against wall Bucky

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4
Q

CR centering for uni/bilateral AC joints

A

Unilateral = 1 inch below affected AC joint
Bilateral = 1 inch above jugular notch

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5
Q

PA Patella CR angle and centering

A

PA projection, predicate to mid-patella/mid-popliteal

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6
Q

Lateral patella CR angle and centering (per Bontrager )

A

Perpendicular, midpatellofemoral joint

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7
Q

Plantodorsal (Axial) Calcaneus CR angle and centering

A

40 degrees to long axis of foot, base of the 3rd metatarsal

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8
Q

What can you do for a plantodorsal (axial) calcaneus if the foot is not flexed a full 90 degrees?

A

Increase angle to greater than 40

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9
Q

Lateral calcaneus CR angle and centering

A

Perpendicular, 1 inch inferior to medial malleolus

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10
Q

Patient position for Judet Method hips

A

45 degree oblique

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11
Q

CR angle/centering for Judet hips (downside). What will this visualize?

A

CR angle = perpendicular
Centering = 2 inches distal & 2 inches medial to downside ASIS
Visualizing = iliac wing elongated, obturator foramen closed, anterior rim of acetabulum

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12
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CR angle/centering for Judet hips (upside). What will this visualize?

A

CR angle = perpendicular
Centering = 2 inches distal to upside ASIS
Visualizing = iliac wing foreshortened, obturator foramen open, posterior rim of acetabulum

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13
Q

With Judet Hips, the entire pelvis should be seen for _________ (as opposed to ______)

A

Entire pelvic ring, acetabulum only

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14
Q

AP Sacrum CR angle and centering

A

15 cephalic, 2” superior to pubic symphysis

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15
Q

AP Coccyx CR angle and centering

A

10 caudad, 2 inches superior to pubic symphysis

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16
Q

Lateral sacrum/coccyx CR angle and centering

A

Perpendicular, 3-4 inches posterior to upside ASIS

17
Q

L5-S1 CR angle and centering

A

Perpendicular to 5-8 caudad, 1.5 inferior to iliac crest & 2 inches posterior to ASIS

18
Q

AP SI Joint CR angle and centering

A

30 (males) - 35 (females) cephalic
2 inches below ASIS

19
Q

Oblique SI joint CR angle, patient obliquity, and centering

A

Perpendicular, patient 25-30 deg oblique, centering 1 inch medial to upside ASIS

20
Q

PA SC Joint CR angle and centering

A

Perpendicular

level of T2-T3 (~3 inches distal to vertebral prominens)

21
Q

Oblique SC joints CR angle and centering

A

Perpendicular

lateral to level of T2-T3 (~3 inches distal to vertebral prominens) & 1-2 inches lateral to elevated side

22
Q

With SC joints, you center to the (upside/downside) to visualize the (upside/downside) joint

A

Upside, downside

23
Q

With SI joints, you center to the (upside/downside) to visualize the (upside/downside) joint

A

Upside, upside

24
Q

With SC joints, an LAO will visualize the (left/right) joint. Would you center on the left or right?

A

Left, center on right (upside)

25
Q

With SI Joints, an LPO will show the (left/right) joint. Would you center on the left or right?

A

Right, center on right side

26
Q

Patient position for oblique SC joints

A

10-15 degrees

27
Q

Patient position for oblique SI joints

A

25-30 degrees

28
Q

Patient position for sternum (non lateral)

A

15-20 degrees RAO

29
Q

RAO Oblique Sternum CR angle and centering

A

Perpendicular, 1 inch to the left of midline b/t jugular notch and xiphoid process

30
Q

Respiration for AC joints

A

Suspend

31
Q

Oblique C-Spine LPO will demonstrate the (right/left) foramina

A

Right

32
Q

Oblique C-Spine RPO will demonstrate the (right/left) foramina. Would you use a cephalic or caudal angle?

A

Left; cephalic

33
Q

Oblique C-Spine LAO will demonstrate the (right/left) foramina

A

Left

34
Q

Oblique C-Spine LAO will demonstrate the (right/left) foramina

A

Left

35
Q

Oblique C-Spine RAO will demonstrate the (right/left) foramina. Would you use a cephalic or caudal angle?

A

Right; caudad

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