POSI - UPPER EXT.

Question 1

recommends a 10 to 15° along the long axis of the thumb entering the 1st MCP jt

Answer 1

Lewis Recommendation

Question 2

modifies 15° proximally along the long axis of the thumb entering the 1st CMC jt

Answer 2

Long and Rafert Modification

Question 3

method that uses ┴ CR to 1st CMC jt

Answer 3

Robert Method

Question 4

method that uses 45° CR toward elbow @ 1st CMC jt with hand hyperextended

Answer 4

Burman Method

Question 5

for skier’s thumb, gamekeeper’s thumb and dx of ulnar collateral ligament

Answer 5

Folio Method

Question 6

recommends a reverse oblique proj. with hand rotated 45° internally from palm down posiion

Answer 6

Lane, Kennedy and Kuschner

Question 7

recommends a projection that demonstrates the 2nd metacarpal head free of superimposition

Answer 7

Kallen Recommendation

Question 8

recommends a hand rotated 5° posteriorly from true lat. position to demonstrate 5th metacarpal fx

Answer 8

Lewis Recommendation

Question 9

recommends Norgaard Method to demonstrate 5th metacarpal fx

Answer 9

Stapczynski Recommendation

Question 10

alternative method for ball catcher to assess the condition of the joints and useful to detect the early RA

Answer 10

Brewerton Method

Question 11

recommends lateral with palmar flexion to demonstrate true lateral of scaphoid

Answer 11

Burman et. Al Recommendation

Question 12

carpal boss is seen in lateral with palmar flexion

Answer 12

Fiolle

Question 13

method that suggested positioning the wrist in ulnar deviation for scaphoid

Answer 13

Bridgman Method

Question 14

variations of Clements Nakayama method with 37° rotation ulnar deviation and ⟂ CR

Answer 14

Holly Method

Question 15

suggests a 45° sponge under palmar surface to slightly elevate the carpal canal tangential to CR

Answer 15

Marshall Suggestion

Question 16

method that has 2 reasons for the importance of flexing the elbow 90°

• olecranon process can be seen in profile
• elbow fat pads are least compress

Answer 16

Griswold

Question 17

describes a method of obtaining the AP projection of radial head

• elbow is extended as much as possible
• forearm is supported and supinated
• wrist is elevated 30°

Answer 17

Holly Method

Question 18

demonstrates radial head more clearly with reduced superimposition with CR angled 45° toward elbow

Answer 18

Greenspan and Norman

Question 19

protection uses for detection of tennis elbow

Answer 19

Distal Humerus - PA Axial Proj.

Question 20

demonstrates anterior or posterior displacement in fracture of metacarpals

Answer 20

Lateral Proj. - Lateromedial in Flexion

Question 21

projection where carpal interspaces are better demonstrated

Answer 21

AP Proj.

Question 22

wrist rotation that demonstrates scaphoid and trapezium

Answer 22

PA Oblique Proj. - Lateral Rot.

Question 23

wrist rotation that demonstrates pisiform and triquetrum

Answer 23

AP Oblique Proj. - Medial Rot.

Question 24

prevents foreshortening of scaphoid and opens the spaces between the adjacent carpals

Answer 24

Wrist PA - Ulnar Dev.

Question 25

scaphoid projected without self superimposition

Answer 25

PA Axial Proj. - Stetcher Method

Question 26

scaphoid with minimal superimposition

Answer 26

PA and PA Axial Proj. - Rafert Long Method - Ulnar Dev.

Question 27

method that demonstrates radial head with elbow flex 90° and coronoid process when elbow flex 80°

Answer 27

Axiolateral Proj. - Coyle's Method

Question 28

rotation used to demonstrate greater tuberosity, humerus in true AP and epicondyles // IR

Answer 28

AP - External Rot.

Question 29

rotation used to demonstrate greater tubercle partially superimposes the humeral head and the epicondylar plane is 45° to plane of film

Answer 29

AP - Neutral Rot.

Question 30

shows the relationship of the proximal end of humerus and glenoid cavity

Answer 30

Superoinferior Axial Proj.

Question 31

a true axillary view will have an ___ just posterior to glenoid if it is not present, the glenoid is in oblique position which may mask severe defects

Answer 31

eye

Question 32

shows the relationship of head of humerus to glenoid cavity

Answer 32

AP Axial Proj.

Question 33

SCAPULAR Y anterior disloc : humeral head ____ to glenoid posterior disloc: humeral head ___ to glenoid

Answer 33

anterior disloc : humeral head ANTERIOR to glenoid posterior disloc: humeral head POSTERIOR to glenoid

Question 34

method that demonstrates the loss of articular cartilage in the scapulohumeral jt that is similar to Grashey method but uses a weighted abduction

Answer 34

Apple Method

Question 35

method that demonstrates any posterior scapulohumeral dislocations and is recommended projection for acute shoulder trauma

Answer 35

Garth Method

Question 36

method that demonstrates tangentially the coracoacromial arch or outlet for the supraspinatus outlet to diagnose shoulder impingement

Answer 36

Neer Method

Question 37

method that demonstrates the poserosuperior and posterolateral areas of humeral head

Answer 37

Stryker Notch Method

Question 38

method that demonstrates the tangential image of insertion of teres minor and where lesser tubercle in profile

Answer 38

PA Proj. - Blackett Healy Method

Question 39

method that demonstrates the image of insertion of subscapularis at lesser tubercle

Answer 39

AP Proj. - Blackett Healy Method

Question 40

projection that demonstrates the greater tubercle in profile, open subacromial space and the insertion of infraspinatus tendon

Answer 40

AP Axial Proj. - Infraspinatus Insertion

Question 41

method used to demonstrates AC jt dislocation, separation and function of the joints

Answer 41

Pearson Method

Question 42

method that demonstrates the AC jt projected slightly superiorly compared with an AP projection (Pearson)

Answer 42

AP Axial Proj. - Alexander Method

Question 43

method that demonstrates the scapula and AC jt in lateral position and where AC jts are in profile

Answer 43

PA Axial Oblique Proj. - Alexander Method

Question 44

demonstrates frontal image of clavicle

Answer 44

AP Projection

Question 45

useful projection of clavicle when improved detail is desired

Answer 45

PA Projection

Question 46

structures shown same as AP Axial Projection of clavicle

Answer 46

PA Axial Proj. or Tangential Proj.

Question 47

method that demonstrates clavicle above the thoracic cage but requires increased SID because of increased OID

Answer 47

Tarrant Method

Question 48

projection that demonstrates a slightly elongated inferosuperior image of coracoid process and with minimal self superimposition

Answer 48

AP Axial Proj.

Question 49

method that demonstrates the spine of the scapula in profile and is free of bony superimposition except for the lateral end of clavicle

Answer 49

Laquerriere - Pierquin Method

Question 50

position that demonstrates a tangential image of scapular spine in profile and free of superimposition of scapular body

Answer 50

Prone Position

Question 51

articulates with the manubrium of sternum and first costal cartilage

Answer 51

medial end or sternal extremity

Question 52

articulates with the acromion process of scapula

Answer 52

lateral end or acromial extremity