An improved radiographic view of the glenohumeral joint.
In addition to the standard views of the shoulder (external rotation, internal rotation, and axillary), a 40-degree posterior oblique and a 60-degree anterior oblique projection were used to evaluate 105 consecutive shoulder examinations. Of the 32 abnormal shoulders evaluated, the diagnosis was established 97% of the time with a single 40-degree posterior oblique view, as opposed to a 78% rate with the three standard views. The 40-degree posterior oblique view of the shoulder is especially useful in evaluating the glenohumeral joint.
D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging