Procedures: Extremities

Question 1

What are some things to take into consideration when imaging a patient with a fractured extremity?

Answer 1

1. Support the injured limb and both joints (if the extremity must be lifted)
2. Take cross-table images if possible (to avoid moving the injured extremity)
3. If a true AP & lateral cannot be obtained, take 2 oblique projections 90 degrees apart

Question 2

With the femur of a patient with a shorter stature and wider pelvis , how many degrees would the femur naturally slant?

Answer 2

10-15 degrees medially

Question 3

What kind of bone is the scapula classified as?

Answer 3

Flat bone