X-Shoulder
The basic principles about the schoulder X-ray examination.
Table of contents
Checklist
- Can the images be accurately evaluated? Has everything been imaged? If not, have an additional image made if you cannot reliably answer the question.
- Is it the shoulder of a child or an adult? What is your general impression of the bone?
- What is the position of the humeral head? Is there normal articulation with the glenoid? (Is it in a luxated position or is there e.g. osteoarthritis?)
- If an AC image: can you draw a straight line at the bottom of the acromion/clavicle?
- Check each cortex. Are there irregular cortical interruptions anywhere? If so, can you see a fracture line?
- Are there abnormalities outside of the shoulder joint? (Think of ribs, lungs and soft tissues?)
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Literature: sources and author
Text & Illustrations
- Drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+. 21/01/2014
Sources
- B.J. Manaster et al. The Requisites - Musculoskeletal Imaging. 2007.
- N. Raby et al. Accident & Emergency Radiology - A Survival Guide. 2005.
- R.W.Bucholz Rockwood & Green's Fracturen in Adults.. 2006.
- B.J. Manaster et al. The Requisites - Musculoskeletal Imaging. 2007.
- N. Raby et al. Accident & Emergency Radiology - A Survival Guide. 2005.
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