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What is the official name for the carpal canal view?
Gaynor-Hart Method
How much and which ways is the hand rotated for a carpal tunnel view?
10 degrees internally
How much is the CR angled in the carpal tunnel view?
25-30 degrees
Where is the CR directed for the carpal tunnel view?
1 inch distal to the base of the third metacarpal
Why is the Norgaard Method done?
to check for rheumatoid arthritis in the IP joints
Why is the ball catcher's view done?
to check for rhumatoid arthritis in the metacarpal joints
Where is the CR directed for the Norgaard and ball catcher's views?
midpont between both hands at level of the fifth MCP joints
What is the positioning for a Coyle Method projection, looking at the radial head?
elbow flexed 90 degrees, hand pronated and a 45 degree CR angled toward shoulder and centered to radial head
How much do the hands get internally rotated for both the Norgaard and ball catcher's view?
45 degrees
How much does the hand need to be dorsiflexed for the carpal tunnel view?
as close to 90 degrees to the forearm as possible
The two versions of the Coyle method looks at what two structures?
Radial head and the coronoid process
What is the positioning for a Coyle Method projection of the coronoid process?
Elbow flexed80 degrees from extended position, hand pronated, 45 degrees CR away from the shoulder directed to mid elbow joint
What SID is recommended for AC joints?
a minimum of 72"
Are AC joints done unilaterally or bilaterally?
bilaterally
AC joints should be a two image exam. What do you do differently between the two images?
One with weights and one without
Where is the CR centered for the AC joint exam?
midway between the AC joints and 1 inch above the jugular notch
