Course Description
Conventional radiography remains the imaging modality of choice for most applications in the upper extremity. The most common indication for radiographs of the upper extremity is acute trauma. The shoulder, humerus, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand are common radiographic series that are useful in diagnosing an acute fracture, dislocation, or other traumatic injuries a patient may sustain to the upper body. Evaluating other bony pathologies in the upper extremity is also most frequently performed with radiography as the initial evaluation and diagnostic modality. Other imaging modalities such as computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging play an important supplementary role in helping to diagnose patients with soft tissue injuries. It is important that the radiographer understand all the components of the imaging chain that lead to the production of high-quality diagnostic radiographs. This course will provide detailed reviews of the anatomy and bones of the upper body including ideal patient positioning for both standard and nonstandard projections of the fingers (digits and thumb), the hand (metacarpals), the wrist, the forearm, the elbow joint, the humerus, the shoulder, the glenohumeral joint, the scapula, the clavicle, and the acromioclavicular joint. The imaging chain consisting of radiographic exposure factors, proper use of digital capture devices, accessory items, and radiation safety practices will also be addressed.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.
Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 24 out of 32 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.
Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 4.0 ARRT Category A credits.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.
Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit.
Texas direct credit.
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.
Category | Content Area | Credits |
---|---|---|
Computed Tomography | Procedures | 1 |
Magnetic Resonance | Procedures | 1 |
Nuclear Medicine | Procedures | 1 |
PTH | Procedures | 0.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Procedures | 0.5 |
Radiography | Image Production | 1.5 |
Radiography | Procedures | 2.5 |
Radiologist Assistant | Procedures | 1 |
Sonography | Procedures | 1 |
Category | Subcategory | Credits |
---|---|---|
Computed Tomography | Head, Spine and Musculoskeletal | 1 |
Magnetic Resonance | Musculoskeletal | 1 |
Nuclear Medicine | Other Imaging Procedures | 1 |
PTH | Treatment Sites | 0.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Treatment Sites and Tumors | 0.5 |
Radiography | Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance | 1 |
Radiography | Extremity Procedures | 2.5 |
Radiography | Image Acquisition and Technical Evaluation | 0.5 |
Radiologist Assistant | Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Sections | 1 |
Sonography | Superficial Structures and Other Sonographic Procedures | 1 |
George Tsoukatos, BPS, RT(R)
*Medical Imaging Consultant, Germantown, NY
Address correspondence to: George Tsoukatos, BPS, RT(R), Radiology Support Services, PO Box 215, Germantown, NY 12526. Email: radiologytechnique@gmail.com.
Disclosure Statement: The author reports having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.
ABSTRACT
Conventional radiography remains the imaging modality of choice for most applications in the upper extremity. The most common indication for radiographs of the upper extremity is acute trauma. The shoulder, humerus, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand are common radiographic series that are useful in diagnosing an acute fracture, dislocation, or other traumatic injuries a patient may sustain to the upper body. Evaluating other bony pathologies in the upper extremity is also most frequently performed with radiography as the initial evaluation and diagnostic modality. Other imaging modalities such as computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging play an important supplementary role in helping to diagnose patients with soft tissue injuries. It is important that the radiographer understand all the components of the imaging chain that lead to the production of high-quality diagnostic radiographs. This course will provide detailed reviews of the anatomy and bones of the upper body including ideal patient positioning for both standard and nonstandard projections of the fingers (digits and thumb), the hand (metacarpals), the wrist, the forearm, the elbow joint, the humerus, the shoulder, the glenohumeral joint, the scapula, the clavicle, and the acromioclavicular joint. The imaging chain consisting of radiographic exposure factors, proper use of digital capture devices, accessory items, and radiation safety practices will also be addressed.
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