Shoulder and Elbow Team
EPIC X-rays
All new patients need an x-ray
At 6 weeks, only patients with joint replacements, fracture repairs or injury need x-rays
Complaint | X-ray Series |
Arthritis Rotator Cuff Tear (first visit only) Shoulder Pain |
Shoulder Arthritis Series |
Patient under 40
year old or Clear History of:
If not clear - Arthritis Series |
Shoulder Instability Series |
Anything about elbow | Matsen 4 View Elbow Series |
True fracture of Humerus | Shoulder Trauma Series |
Clavicle fracture | Bilateral 2 view Clavicle |
AC separation | AC Instability Series |
SC separation/pain (where clavicle hit sternum) | Sternoclavicular Joint Series |
When in doubt | Shoulder Arthritis Series |