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An Inferosuperior Axial Projection (Clements Modification) Is Performed on a Patient

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An inferosuperior axial projection (Clements modification) is performed on a patient with a nontraumatic shoulder injury.The patient cannot fully abduct the upper limb 90°.Which of the following modifications of the position should be performed for this patient?


A) Angle CR 30° toward the axilla.
B) Angle CR 5 to 15° toward the axilla.
C) Angle CR 45° toward the elbow AC joint separation.
D) Rotate shoulder slightly anterior to open joint space.

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