Ac Joint On X Ray

Direct blows to the shoulder region.

Ac joint on x ray. When this type of x ray is performed the force of the weight will accentuate any shoulder joint instability and better show the effects of the separated shoulder. See also acromioclavicular joint injuries. British journal of sports medicine bjsm 190 887 views 1 49. The acromioclavicular ap weight bearing view is an additional interjection often performed to rule out displacement when it is suspected but not confirmed on the ap view see also acromioclavicular joint injuries.

Patient position patient is erect midcoronal plane of the patient is parallel to the image. Ap upright without weights and ap upright with weights. Loss of alignment of the inferior surfaces of the clavicle and acromion indicates disruption of the acromioclavicular ligaments at the acromioclavicular joint acj. If the diagnosis is unclear an x ray while holding a weight in your hand may be helpful.

14 x 17 crosswise or 2 10 x 12 films. The acromioclavicular joint can be assessed with standard shoulder x rays. Dustin warncke recommended for you. Ac radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including.

Ac joints acromioclavicular joints if checking for fracture of ap shoulder to include clavicle must be taken prior to weight bearing film. Shoulder exam 5 of 9. Acromioclavicular joint injuries are characterized by damage to the acromioclavicular joint and surrounding structures. The acromioclavicular joint is between the small facet of the convex distal clavicle and flat medial acromion the articular surfaces are lined with fibrocartilage like the sternoclavicular joint it is an atypical synovial joint.

Almost invariably traumatic in etiology they range in severity from a mild sprain to complete disruption. The acromioclavicular ac joint radiographic series is used to evaluate the acromioclavicular joint and the distal clavicle. The acromioclavicular ap view is a single projection assessing the patency of the acromioclavicular joint. Patient is placed in an ap upright position.

Patient position the patient.