Shoulder

Question 1

What are the three shoulder views?

Answer 1

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation
Posterior Oblique External Rotation
PA Y

Question 2

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: what size of cassette?

Answer 2

10 x 12

Question 3

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: what direction is cassette?

Answer 3

transverse

Question 4

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: where is the top of the film placed?

Answer 4

1 1/2 inches above shoulder

Question 5

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: where is the vertical CR placed?

Answer 5

coracoid process

Question 6

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: where is the horizontal CR placed?

Answer 6

middle of film

Question 7

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: where are the epicondyles?

Answer 7

epicondyles are perpendicular to the film

Question 8

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: what size of cassette?

Answer 8

10 x 12

Question 9

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: what direction is the cassette?

Answer 9

Transverse

Question 10

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: where is the top of the film?

Answer 10

1 1/2” above shoulder

Question 11

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: how far should you rotate patient?

Answer 11

Rotate patient toward affected side until scapula is flat against bucky

Question 12

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: where is the vertical CR?

Answer 12

Glenohumeral Joint

Question 13

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: where is the horizontal CR?

Answer 13

Modfilm

Question 14

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: where are the epicondyles?

Answer 14

externally rotate arm until epicondyles are parallel to the film

Question 15

PA “Y”: what is the size of the X-ray?

Answer 15

10x12

Question 16

PA “Y”: what direction is film place?

Answer 16

Vertical

Question 17

PA “Y”: how is the patient placed?

Answer 17

Patient in anterior oblique position with affected shoulder against bucky

Question 18

PA “Y”: where is the scapula placed?

Answer 18

Perpendicular to the film

Question 19

PA “Y”: is there a tube tilt? If so, how much?

Answer 19

10-15 degree caudal tube tilt

Question 20

PA “Y”: where is the vertical CR placed?

Answer 20

Medial end of scapular spine of affected scapula

Question 21

PA “Y”: why is this view taken?

Answer 21

To detect shoulder impingement syndrome

Question 22

Posterior Oblique External Rotation: why is this view taken?

Answer 22

Greater Tubercle and Joint Space

Question 23

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation: why is this view taken?

Answer 23

Lesser Tubercle