Exam 15: Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

A patient fell off her bike onto her shoulder and subsequently went to emergency department. Initial radiographs were negative for fracture, and she was referred to physical therapy with shoulder pain. On evaluation you suspect an acromioclavicular strain. What radiographic projection would help confirm this diagnosis?

The most common rotator cuff tear involves the hypovascular critical zone of the _______________, 1 cm proximal to its insertion on the _______________________.

-Refer to the figure. The most common reason this image is made is to identify:

-What view helps determine the relationship of the humeral head to the glenoid fossa, in the setting of a suspected glenohumeral joint dislocation?

-Refer to the figure. Contrast has been added to the ______________joint. This procedure is called _________________.

-Refer to the figure. Describe the pathological condition.

-Refer to the figure. Name the radiographic projection.

-Refer to the figure. Name the imaging modality.

-Refer to the figure. Identify the imaging modality and plane.

-Refer to the figure. You have chosen the correct answer because you recognized what region of anatomy seen in profile?