Ac Joint X Ray

Ac radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including.

Ac joint x ray. 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. Ac joint pain exercises for shoulder rehab duration. The acromioclavicular ac joint radiographic series is used to evaluate the acromioclavicular joint and the distal clavicle. Dustin warncke recommended for you.

Precision movement by eric wong 287 398 views. Minor ligamentous disruption may not be detectable on a plain radiograph as alignment is not lost. Loss of alignment of the inferior surfaces of the clavicle and acromion indicates disruption of the acromioclavicular ligaments at the acromioclavicular joint acj. Ac joints acromioclavicular joints if checking for fracture of ap shoulder to include clavicle must be taken prior to weight bearing film.

Patient position patient is erect midcoronal plane of the patient is parallel to the image. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The acromioclavicular joint can be assessed with standard shoulder x rays. Direct blows to the shoulder region.

Acromioclavicular joint injuries are characterized by damage to the acromioclavicular joint and surrounding structures. Separated shoulder or ac joint separation. Shoulder exam 5 of 9. 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. Almost invariably traumatic in etiology they range in severity from a mild sprain to complete disruption.