Upper extremity projections Flashcards by kori Martinez

For all Digit projections the IR position is?

center to PIP joint

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For all Digit projections the CR position is?

Perpendicular to PIP joint

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For all digit projections the collimation is?

1” on all sides

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For all upper extremity projections SID is?

40”

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For Digit PA the criteria to be met is?

enter digit to metacarpal
no soft tissue overlap
equal concavity on sides
open IP/MCP joints

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For Digit Lateral the criteria to be met is?

enter digit to metacarpal
fingernail in profile
open IP joints
concavity of anterior surface
no superimposition of proximal phalanx or MCP joint

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For Digit oblique the criteria to be met is?

open IP/MCP joint
digit rotated 45 degrees
entire digit
no superimposition of adjacent digits

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For All thumb Projections the cassette size is?

10x12

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For Oblique thumb projections the IR position is?

center to MCP joint

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For oblique thumb projections the CR position is?

Perpendicular tot he MCP joint

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For all thumb projections the collimation is?

1” on all sides

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For AP thumb projection the IR position is?

center to long axis of thumb

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For AP thumb projections the CR position is?

Perpendicular to the MCP joint

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For AP thumb projections the criteria to be met is?

distal thumb to trapezium
open IP/MCP joint
concavity
equal soft tissue

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For Lateral Thumb projections the IR position is?

@ level of MCP joint

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For lateral thumb projections the CR position is?

perpendicular to 3rd MCP joint

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For Lateral thumb projections the criteria to be met is?

distal thumb to trapezium
open IP/MCP joint spaces
Concave anterior surface

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For all Hand projections the cassette used is?

10x12

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For PA hand projections the IR is?

Center MCP joints

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For PA hand projections the CR is?

perpendicular to 3rd MCP joint

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For PA hand projections the criteria to be met is?

fingertips to distal radius/ulna
seperate digits no soft tissue overlap
equal concavity
open MCP/IP joint

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For PA oblique Hand projections the IR is?

center to MCP joint

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For PA oblique Hand projections the CR is?

perpendicular to 3rd MCP joint

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For PA oblique Hand projections the criteria to be met is?

fingertips to distal radius/ulna
digits separated
45 degree rotation
open MCP joints/IP Joints

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For Hand Lateral projections the IR is?

center to MCP joint

For Hand Lateral projections the CR is?

Perpendicular to 2nd digit MCP joint

For Hand Lateral projections the criteria to be met is?

fingertips to distal radius/ulna hand in true lateral superimposed metacarpals superimposed radius/ulna

For all wrist projections the cassette size?

10x12

For all wrist projections the collimation is?

2.5" proximal and distal to wrist

For PA wrist the IR is?

center to wrist joint

For PA wrist the CR is?

perpendicular to midcarpal area

For PA wrist the criteria to be met is?

distal radius/ulna carpals and proximal half metacarpals open radioulnar joint

For Lateral Wrist the IR is?

center to wrist joint, 90 degree elbow flex

For Lateral Wrist the CR is?

perpendicular to midcarpal area

For Lateral Wrist the criteria to be met is?

distal radius/ulna proximal metacarpals superimposed radius/ulna superimposed metacarpals

For PA Oblique wrist the IR is?

center to scaphoid

For PA Oblique wrist the CR is?

perpendicular to midcarpal area

For PA Oblique wrist the criteria to be met is?

45 degree rotation distal radius/ulna carpal and proximal metacarpals trapezium and scaphoid w/o superimposition open trapeziotrapezoid and scahotrapezial joint spaces

For scaphoid PA axial (Stetcher method) what is the cassette size?

10x12

For scaphoid PA axial (Stetcher method) IR Position?

elevate 20 degrees, center to midcarpal area

For scaphoid PA axial (Stetcher method) CR position?

enter scaphoid

For scaphoid PA axial (Stetcher method) collimation is?

2.5" proximal and distal to wrist joint

For scaphoid PA axial (Stetcher method) criteria to be met?

scaphoid with articulations open no rotation of wrist distal radius/ulna, carpals and metacarpals

For Carpal Canal Gaynor Hart Method what cassette size is used?

10x12

For Carpal Canal Gaynor Hart Method what is the IR?

center to radial styloid process

For Carpal Canal Gaynor Hart Method what is the CR?

1"distal to base of 3rd metacarpal. Angel 35-45 degrees

For Carpal Canal Gaynor Hart Method what is the collimation?

1" on all 3 sides

For Carpal Canal Gaynor Hart Method what is the criteria?

carpals in arch arangment pisiform in profile hamulus of hamate

For All forearm projections the cassette size is?

14x17

For All forearm projections the collimation is?

2"distal to wrist joint and proximal to elbow joint

For AP forearm the IR is?

long axis parallel to forearm

For AP forearm the CR is?

perpendicular to midpoint of forearm

For AP forearm the criteria to be met is?

entire forearm including wrist and distal humerus slight superimposition of radial neck, head and tuberosity over ulna partial open elbow joint open radioulnar joint

For Lateral Forearm what is the IR position?

long axis parallel with forearm

For Lateral Forearm what is the CR position?

perpendicular to midpoint of forearm

For Lateral Forearm what is the criteria to be met?

entire forearm including wrist and distal humerus superimposition of radius/ulna at distal end superimposition of radial head over coronoid process

For all elbow projections the cassette size is?

10x12

For all elbow projections the collimation is?

3" proximal and distal to elbow joint

For Elbow AP projections what is the IR?

center to elbow joint

For Elbow AP projections what is the CR?

perpendicular to elbow joint

For Elbow AP projections what is the criteria to be met?

radial head, neck and tuberosity slightly superimposed open humeroradial joint no rotation of humeral epicondyles

For Elbow Lateral what is the IR?

center to elbow joint

For Elbow Lateral what is the CR?

perpendicular to elbow joint-90 degree flex

For Elbow Lateral what is the Criteria to be met?

olecranon process in profile superimposed humeral epicondyles radial tuberosity anteriorly radial head partially superimposing coronoid process

For Elbow AP Oblique Medial what is the IR?

center to elbow joint

For Elbow AP Oblique Medial what is the CR?

perpendicular to elbow joint-45 degree medial rotation of Elbow

For Elbow AP Oblique Medial what is the criteria to be met

``` 45 degree medial rotation coronoid process in profile ulna superimposed by radial head/neck trochlea olecranon process w/in olecranon fossa ```

For Elbow AP oblique Lateral what is the IR?

center elbow joint

For Elbow AP oblique Lateral what is the CR?

perpendicular to elbow joint-45 degree lateral rotation of elbow

For Elbow AP oblique Lateral what is the criteria to be met?

45 degree lateral rotation radial head, neck and tuberosity free of Ulna capitulum in profile

For Elbow AP distal humerus what is the IR?

center to condyloid area of humerus

For Elbow AP distal humerus what is the CR?

perpendicular to humerus

For Elbow AP distal humerus what is the criteria to be met?

distal humerus w/o rotation proximal radius superimposed over ulna closed elbow joint

For Elbow AP distal proximal what is the IR?

behind upper end of forearm

For Elbow AP distal proximal what is the CR?

perpendicular to elbow joint

For Elbow AP distal proximal what is the criteria to be met?

prox radius/ulna w/o rotation radial head, heck, tuberosity superimposed over ulna partially open elbow joint foreshortened distal humerus

For all humerus projections the cassette size is?

14x17

For all humerus projections the collimation is?

2" distal to elbow joint and superior to shoulder

For Humerus AP Upright what is the IR?

1.5-2" above humeral head

For Humerus AP Upright what is the CR?

perpendicular to midportion of humerus

For Humerus AP Upright what is the criteria to be met?

elbow/shoulder joints visible humeral epicondyles w/o rotation humeral head and greater tubercle in profile

For all humerus projections breathing instructions are?

Suspend

For Humerus Lateral what is the IR?

1.5" above level of humeral head

For Humerus Lateral what is the CR?

perpendicular to midportion of humerus

For Humerus Lateral what is the Criteria to be met?

elbow/shoulder joints visible superimposed humeral epicondyles lesser tubercle in profile greater tubercle superimposed over humeral head

Upper extremity projections Flashcards

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