Mar 23, 2023 · The shoulder external rotation view is an additional projection to the standard shoulder series it is often combined with the internal rotation view to visualize the entirety of the humeral head.

Mar 23, 2023 · This view helps in visualizing potential fractures or dislocations to the proximal humerus and shoulder girdle in a trauma setting. Additionally, this view is useful in assessing for degenerative diseases which may be seen as calcium deposits in bursal structures, muscles or tendons around the shoulder.

Jun 21, 2024 · The shoulder series is fundamentally composed of two orthogonal views of the glenohumeral joint including the entire scapula. The extension of the shoulder series depends on the radiography department protocols and the clinical indications for imaging.

Diagram of the external rotation humerus view of the shoulder. The red arrow points to the greater tubercle of the humerus in profile. The red shaded oval is the overlap between the humeral head and the glenoid.

Mar 31, 2023 · The shoulder AP glenoid view also known as a true AP or a 'Grashey view ' is an additional projection to the two view shoulder series. The projection is used to assess the integrity of the glenohumeral joint.

Apr 3, 2023 · The supine lateral scapula view (anterior oblique AP) is a modified lateral shoulder projection often utilized in trauma imaging. Orthogonal to the AP shoulder (note so is an axillary view); It is a pertinent projection to assess suspected dislocations, scapula fractures and degenerative changes.

Mar 23, 2023 · The apical oblique projection or the Garth view of the shoulder is the tangential projection of the shoulder used in trauma 4.

Normal AP oblique internal rotation view (Grashey view). It is also known as a "true AP" view since the view is AP to the scapular instead of AP to the patient.

Mar 23, 2023 · The acromioclavicular joint AP weight-bearing view, often performed together with the normal non-weight-bearing AP view, helps in ruling out joint displacement when it is suspected but not confirmed on the frontal image.

Mar 23, 2023 · The AP view of the acromioclavicular joint is often requested when the referrer either knows about or highly suspects an acromioclavicular joint injury. This projection is quite specific and will not include the shoulder girdle or the entirety of the clavicle.