Radiology Of The Shoulder Joint

Question 1

Which part of the scapula can be used to indicate where posterior is on a radiology image?

Answer 1

Spine of scapula

Question 2

Which parts of the scapula can be used to indicate where anterior is on a radiology image?

Answer 2

Coracoid process
Ribs
Clavicle

Question 3

Which parts of the scapula can be used to indicate where lateral is on a radiology image?

Answer 3

Acromion

Glenoid fossa

Question 4

On a lateral view of the scapula, how would a dislocation be indicated?

Answer 4

The humeral head would not be superimposed on the centre of the y shape created by the scapular spine, blade and coracoid process

Question 5

What is the diagnosis if an x ray shows the humeral head lying more anteriorly and medially than it should?

Answer 5

Anterior dislocation of the shoulder

Question 6

What does a posterior dislocation of the shoulder look like on an x ray?

Answer 6

The head of humerus rotates so that the greater and lesser tuberosities are no longer visible and the humeral head looks like a lightbulb

Question 7

What is a bankart lesion?

Answer 7

A tear of the anterior glenoid labrum