Shoulder Imaging

Question 1

Trauma series includes what views?

Answer 1

1) Shoulder AP
2) True shoulder AP
3) Axillary
4) Scapular Y lateral

Question 2

View to visualize anterior and posterior dislocations?

Answer 2

Axillary

Question 3

What if you suspect shoulder dislocation and the pt cannot abduct arm?

Answer 3

Velpeau

Question 4

Allows classification of acromion?

Answer 4

1) Scapular Y

2) Supraspinatus outlet

Question 5

Helps visualize AC joint?

Answer 5

Zanca

Question 6

Best for Hill-Sachs lesion?

Answer 6

Stryker notch (also can get AP in IR and AP in ER)

Question 7

Best for bony bankarts?

Answer 7

• West Point axillary

- Garth

Question 8

Best for anterior and posterior SC joint dislocation?

Answer 8

• Hobbs

- Serendipity

Question 9

Best for viewing the anteroinferior glenoid?

Answer 9

• West Point axillary

- Garth