What is the Grashey view?
The shoulder AP glenoid view also known as a true AP or a ‘Grashey view’ is an additional projection to the two view shoulder series. The projection is used to assess the integrity of the glenohumeral joint.
What are the 3 methods to visualize the glenoid fossa?
AP view.
How do you take scapular Y view?
The scapular Y view is obtained by aiming the x-ray beam longitudinally down the axis of the scapular spine (see the image below). The humeral head lies directly over the glenoid fossa. The Y shape is formed by the projection of the acromion, scapular body, and coracoid from the longitudinal axis.
How do you get Grashey view?
The AP oblique Grashey view is obtained with the patient rotated 35-45 degrees and his or her back (scapular body) up against the imaging detector.
Which technique is best when imaging the transthoracic projection for humeral head?
Respiration: Breathing technique is preferred if patient can cooperate. Patient should be asked to gently breathe short, shallow breaths without moving affected arm or shoulder. (This will allow best visualization of humerus by blurring out ribs and lung structures)
What is Ayview?
The lateral scapula shoulder or Y view is part of the standard shoulder series.
What does the scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrate?
Shoulder scapular PA Y View Oblique RAO or LAO Purpose and Structures Shown: This view should demonstrate the bones and soft tissue of the shoulder specifically the scapular Y. It is often used for examination of suspected shoulder dislocations.
What is the humeral neck?
Anatomical terminology The surgical neck of the humerus is a constriction below the tubercles of the greater tubercle and lesser tubercle, and above the deltoid tuberosity, specifically found at the proximal end of the body of the humerus, and distally towards the greater tubercle and lesser tubercle.
What is Stryker view?
The Stryker notch view is a specialized projection of the shoulder, aimed at assessing the posterior humerus.