Items tagged “radiograph”
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Normal radiographic measurements of the shoulder
Normal radiographic measurements of the shoulder are important in the evaluation of the osseous relationships in plain radiography. Normal measurements do not rule out pathology and must be considered in the context of other findings and the clinical presentation.
acromioclavicular (AC) joint s...
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Acromiohumeral interval
Acromiohumeral interval is a useful and reliable measurement on AP shoulder radiographs and when narrowed is indicative of subacromial impingement, rotator cuff tear and/or tendinopathy. In patients with rotator cuff repair, a narrow acromiohumeral interval is a risk factor for re-tear 7.
Meas...
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Lung hyperinflation
Lung hyperinflation is a common feature of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also linked to aging and other chronic diseases that cause airflow obstruction.
Pathology
The airflow limitation during expiration is produced by two factors:
destruction of the lung p...
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Pediatric foot (medial oblique view)
The medial oblique foot view for pediatrics is one of three views performed to examine the phalanges, metatarsals and tarsal bones of the foot.
Indications
This projection is useful in diagnosing fractures; particularly 5th metatarsal fractures, soft tissue effusions, joint space abnormalities...