Shoulder Flashcards
Which view is the best to see if you are suspicious of a dislocation?
a. AP external rotation
b. AP internal rotation
c. Axillary
d. Scapular Y
Axillary
Which view is the most standard projection?
a. AP external rotation
b. AP internal rotation
c. Axillary
d. AP Scapula
AP internal rotation
Which projection is the BEST to view the AC joint?
a. AP Internal rotation
b. AP Scapula
c. Scapular Y
d. AP Bilateral with weights
AP bilateral with weights
Which landmark in the shoulder indicates it is an ER view?
a. lesser tuberosity
b. coracoid process
c. acromioclavicular joint
d. greater tuberosity
greater tuberosity
In the ER view, the glenoid looks
a. normal
b. wider
c. more narrow
d. high
more narrow
Which image shows the glenoid the BEST?
a. AP IR
b. AP ER
c. Scapula
d. Scapular Y
AP IR
Which image shows the BEST view of the lesser trochanter?
a. AP ER
b. AP IR
c. Scapular Y
d. Scapula
AP IR
With an AP IR view, the _ changes shape
scapula protracts
coracoid process
This type of deformity is an impaction fracture of the proximal humerus at the greater trochanter or posterior aspect
Hill-Sachs
Which view causes a distraction on the humerus and inferior glide pulling the coracoid down?
a. AP IR
b. Scapular Y
c. AP Bilat WB and NWB
d. AP IR
AP Bilat WB and NWB
Which image is best for looking at the alignment of the acromion process relative to the clavicle?
a. AP IR
b. AP ER
c. Scapular Y
d. AP Bilat WB and NWB
AP Bilat WB and NWB
Which image shows the body of the scapula the best?
a. AP ER
b. AP scapular
c. Scapular Y
d. Axillary
AP scapular
This type of image is shot inferior to the axilla and the beam goes superior
axillary
The Axillary view shows _ the best
joint space
