Ac Joint Views Radiology
Initial radiographs are normal but an injury is suspected.
Ac joint views radiology. Additional weight bearing stress views may be of benefit if. Ac radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including. Patient position patient is erect midcoronal plane of the patient is parallel to the image. Two views of right shoulder show elevation of the clavicle and separation of the ac joint in a type iii ac joint separation.
Acromioclavicular joint zanca view dr dai roberts and andrew murphy et al. The zanca view is a specialized projection of the acromioclavicular joint acj which will better demonstrate the acromioclavicular joint free from superimposition and aid in the assessment of distal osteophytes. The acromioclavicular ac joint radiographic series is used to evaluate the acromioclavicular joint and the distal clavicle. Ac joint space is usually 5mm.
From harris and harris radiology of emergency medicine. See also acromioclavicular joint injuries. The acromioclavicular ap view is a single projection assessing the patency of the acromioclavicular joint. British journal of sports medicine bjsm 190 887 views 1 49.