Shoulder X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Plain radiograph of the shoulder — Grashey AP, axillary, outlet (scapular Y) views. First-line for fracture, dislocation, AC joint, and acromial…
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US MSK Shoulder — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency dynamic sonography of the rotator cuff, biceps tendon, AC joint, and bursal structures. Excellent first-line modality for full-thickness…
MR Arthrogram Shoulder — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Fluoroscopy- or US-guided intra-articular injection of dilute gadolinium followed by dedicated shoulder MRI. Distends the joint capsule and outlines the…
MRI Shoulder Without Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Six-sequence non-contrast MRI of the shoulder for rotator cuff, biceps, bursitis, bone marrow, and labrum (limited without arthrogram). The first-line MR…