Shoulder Radiology

Question 1

What are the minimum recommended X-ray projections of the shoulder?

Answer 1

AP Internal Rotation, AP External Rotation

Question 2

What are the minimum recommended X-ray projections for the acromioclavicular joint?

Answer 2

Upright with weights, Upright without weights

Question 3

What are the minimum recommended X-ray projections for the scapula?

Answer 3

AP View, Lateral View

Question 4

What does the AP External Rotation Projection show?

Answer 4

Proximal 1/3 of humerus, Lateral 2/3 of clavicle, Acromioclavicular Joint, Upper and Lateral portion of Scapula

Question 5

What does the AP Internal Rotation Projection show?

Answer 5

Proximal 1/3 of humerus, Lateral 2/3 of clavicle, AC Joint, Upper and Lateral Portions of the scapula

Question 6

How much weight should be added to the AP bilateral view of the AC joint?

Answer 6

10-15 pounds

Question 7

What is the view with weight considered in terms of the AC joint?

Answer 7

Will be second view