[2 roentgen projections for the subacromial space before and following acromioplasty. Results of a study series of 40 patients].
It is suggested that two radiological projections of the scapula, an AP view and a lateral (tunnel) view, be obtained in order to estimate the form and size of the acromion before and after acromioplasty. In order to evaluate the standardized films precisely, a film must have been taken for comparison before the surgery. As the method described is easily reproducible, it can be used to evaluate the effect of an acromioplasty irrespective of whether the procedure was an open or an arthroscopic one. The radiological results can be correlated with the functional results at the beginning of rehabilitation and at the end of this period. More sophisticated studies might require a more elaborate X-ray technique than the one proposed in this article.
Liotard
J P
JP
Centre Médico-Chirurgical Interdépartemental, Hauteville, Frankreich.
Cochard
P
P
Walch
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D000174:Acromion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013679:Technology, Radiologic
Zwei Röntgenzielaufnahmen für den Subakromialraum vor und nach Akromioplastik. Ergebnisse einer Untersuchungsserie von 40 Patienten.