Shoulder/scapula/clavicle projections Flashcards
For all shoulder projections the cassette size is?
10x12
For all shoulder projections the SID is (except for AC joints)?
40”
For AC joint SID is?
72”
For Shoulder AP what is the IR?
1” below coracoid process
For Shoulder AP what is the CR?
1” below coracoid process
For Shoulder AP what is the collimation?
10x12
For Shoulder AP what is the breathing instructions?
suspend
For Shoulder AP what is the criteria to be met?
external: humeral head in profile
greater tubercle in profile
scapulhumeral joint visualized
neutral: greater tubercle partially superimposed
internal: lesser tubercle in profile
For Shoulder AP Oblique Grashey (glenoid cavity) what is the IR?
center to scapulohumeral joint
2” medial 2” inferior to border of shoulder
For Shoulder AP Oblique Grashey (glenoid cavity) what is the CR?
perpendicular to IR- 2” medial 2” inferior superolateral border of shoulder
For Shoulder AP Oblique Grashey (glenoid cavity) what is the collimation?
8x10
For Shoulder AP Oblique Grashey (glenoid cavity) what is the breathing instructions?
suspend
For Shoulder AP Oblique Grashey (glenoid cavity) what is the criteria to be met?
glenoid cavity in profile
open joint spaces
For Shoulder Transthoracic Lateral (Lawrence) what is the IR?
center surgical neck of humerus
For Shoulder Transthoracic Lateral (Lawrence) what is the CR?
Perpendicular to IR- if cannot elevate unaffected shoulder angle CR 10-15 degrees cephalic
For Shoulder Transthoracic Lateral (Lawrence) what is the Collimation?
10x12
For Shoulder Transthoracic Lateral (Lawrence) what is the breathing instructions?
full inspiration
For Shoulder Transthoracic Lateral (Lawrence) what is the criteria to be met?
scapula, clavicle, prox humerus seen
scapula superimposed over thoracic spine
For Shoulder Inferosuperior Axial (Lawrence) what is the IR?
edge against shoulder close to neck
For Shoulder Inferosuperior Axial (Lawrence) what is the CR?
horizontally through axilla medial angulation of 15-30 degrees
For Shoulder Inferosuperior Axial (Lawrence) what is the collimation?
12” by 1” above shoulders