[Clinical study to obtain true view of the glenohumeral joint on scapula-45]

Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi. 2012;68(4):397-403. doi: 10.6009/jjrt.2012_jsrt_68.4.397.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Scapula-45 is an original roentogenographical technique to clarify objectively the function of the rotator cuff and scapulothoracic joint. This examination enables assessment of the function of the rotator cuff and scapulothoracic joint utilizing the radiographs of the glenohumeral joint. However, in the former technique, it was difficult for the technician to properly align the patient for the view of the true glenohumeral joint because of the individual postural difference of the patients, such as kyphosis. In the present study, we reported a new technique with the use of the acromion, coracoid process, and inferior angle of the scapula as a landmark to obtain the consistent radiographs of the glenohumeral joint.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Rotator Cuff / physiology*
  • Scapula / physiology*
  • Shoulder Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Shoulder Joint / physiology*
  • Technology, Radiologic / methods