Ribs, Thorax and Scoliosis Flashcards
Lateral thoracic view (must be performed left to reduce _____
magnification )
heart
What does SID stand for?
Source Image Distance
What view must be performed with thoracic spine in
cases of trauma or other thoracic or chest wall complaints
PA chest view
What mus AP clavicle view include
acromioclavicular Joint
Sternoclavicular Joint
To evaluate AC joint dissociation what view must be performed?
AP AC joints view (performed with & w/o 10lb weights)
When would you use a right anterior oblique view of the sternum in prone recumbent position?
In cases of trauma
When would you use a right anterior oblique view of the sternum in erect position?
non-traumatic position
Why are sternal radiographs used rarely?
CT and MRI can provide more complete radiological information
Rib series usually consist of what views?
AP
Posterior Oblique
T/F AP x-rays are preferred in the cases of scapular trauma
False- CT scanning is preferred for scapular trauma
Partial synostosis of 1st+2nd ribs
Srb’s Anomaly
Pectus carinatum is often associated with what anomaly
Scoliosis
Pectus excavatum may lead to what syndrome?
May lead to straight back
syndrome
Pectus excavatum is associated with what syndromes?
Marfan’s
syndrome and Ehler’s Danlos
syndroome
How can straight back syndrome effect cardiac health?
compression of right
ventricle outflow may
Congenital absence of the
Pectoral muscles and
occasionally absent 4-5 ribs,
breast and nipple
Poland syndrome
Poland Syndrome may develop during
______ as a result of
some insult to the circulation in
the territory of subclavian artery
intrauterine period
Scoliosis- defined as abnormal curvature of the spine >10-degree when
examined by ______
Cobb’s method of mensuration
_____ is not fixed and can be improved by lateral flexion on
the side of the convexity
Postural scoliosis
What are the three types of idiopathic scoliosis?
Juvenile
Adolescent
Infantile
Scoliosis between the age of 3-10
Juvenile
Scoliosis between the age of 0-3
Infantile
Curves that are ____ degrees or greater and rapidly progressing will
require surgical intervention to prevent severe deformity of the
thorax & ribs leading to cardiopulmonary abnormalities
50 degrees
If curvature is < _____ degree, no treatment is required
20 degrees
Why is it recommended to obtain PA rather an AP spinal views for scoliosis?
reduce radiation,
Idiopathic scoliosis has a tendency to do what to the thoracic region
flatten the thoracic
spine and cause a rib hump
Scoliosis may progress rapidly in adolescents at what rate?
1-degree per month
How often should scoliosis be monitored?
every 6 months
If the scoliosis progresses to ____ degrees bracing is required
5 degrees
After _____ the progression of scoliosis usually
stabilizes and may be only 2-4-degrees per year
skeletal maturity
What kind of scoliosis brace can be worn under clothing?
Boston
What kind of scoliosis brace is composed of metal
Milwaukee
What kind of method is used to measure pedicle rotation in scoliosis
Nash & moe
Risser grading is used to estimate what?
skeletal spinal maturity
