Humerus series
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View Tariq Walizai's current disclosuresThe humerus series is usually used for the detection of traumatic injury to the shaft of the humerus.
Indications
Humerus radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including:
trauma
bony tenderness at the glenohumeral joint/region
restriction of abduction
suspected bone tumors
Projections
Standard projections
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demonstrates the humerus in its natural anatomical positioning
shows the entire shaft of the humerus
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orthogonal view of the AP
profile view shaft of the humerus
demonstrates the degree and direction of any suspected dislocations
Modified trauma projections
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supine AP view
a replacement examination to the AP view performed appropriate supine
examination for inspection of the entirety of the humerus
can be conducted regardless of body habitus or patient condition
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supine lateral view
a replacement examination to the lateral view performed supine
appropriate examination for inspection of the entirety of the humerus
can be conducted regardless of body habitus or patient condition
normally done via tube angulation but can be done transthoracic
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