Shoulder TRAUMA Flashcards
What is the position for an Inferosuperior axial shoulder?
Supine
Where is the CR for an Inferosuperior axial shoulder?
Horizontal and enters through the axilla to the region of the AC joint?
What is the CR angled at for a Inferosuperior axial shoulder?
medially 15-30 degrees
What structures are seen for an Inferosuperior axial shoulder?
- Scapulohumeral joint with a slight overlap
- coracoid process pointing anteriorly
- Lesser tubercle directed anteriorly
- Ac joint, acromion, and acromial end of clavicle projected through the humeral head
Whatr angle does the humeral epicondyles form with the IR for AP neutral shoulder?
45
Where is the CR for an AP neutral shoulder?
1” inferior to the coracoid process
What are the structures seen for an AP neutral shoulder?
- Humeral head in partial profile
- Greater tubercle partially superimposed over the humeral head
Where is the CR for a transthoracic lateral shoulder?
axillary border at the level of the surgical neck
Is a breathing technique used for transthoracic lateral shoulder?
Yes
What structures are seen for a transthoracic lateral shoulder?
- Scapula, clavicle, and humerus seen through lung field
- Visualize proximal humerus
- Affected side does not superimpose the unaffected side
what breathing technique is used for inferiorsuperior/superior inferior shoulder?
Suspend respiration
What breathing technique is used for an AP neutral shoulder?
Suspended respiration
Is a breathing technique used for a transthoracic lateral shoulder?
yes
