MEDRADSC 2G03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lesser Tubercle, Upper Extremity Of Humerus, Coracoid Process
11 Dec 2018
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2 inch/5 cm inferior and medial to superolateral border. Exit at surgical neck (where most fractures occur) 1/3 clavicle : proximal 1/3 humerus, lateral 2/3 clavicle trauma (2) Lateral: erect facing ir (pa, abduct arm slightly, if able, less superimposition of prox. humerus, no arm rotation, rotate pt laterally till scapular body lateral, around 40-50 degrees from ap, hold breath. 2-2. 5 inches / 5-6 cm below top of shoulder. Full shoulder joint and prox. humerus (just above clavicle to inferior angle of scapula) Grid: supine or erect, broad base, arms at side, adjust shoulders to minimize oid, no rotation, chin away from fov, no thyroid shielding, only gonad, hold breath after inhalation -> help elevate clavicle. Critique: entire clavicle including ac and sc joints + acromion, mid clavicle superimposed on superior scapular angle, optimal exposure, no motion, sternal edge indicates rotation -> space b/w spine and medial clavicle.
