The humerus series is comprised of an AP and lateral radiograph, utilized primarily in trauma, but also in the evaluation of bone tumors.
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Indications
- trauma: fracture neck of humerus/shaft of humerus fractures
- bone tumor detection
Projections
The two standard projections allow two views of humerus at 90˚:
Further views may be required if there are suspected:
- midshaft fracture include both shoulder and elbow joints
- neck of humerus fracture, proximal humerus only is required
- distal humerus fractures (e.g. supracondylar fractures) require elbow views
- glenohumeral joint dislocations usually require a complete shoulder series
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