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The weighted abduction Grashey shoulder method.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Apple, AS; Pedowitz, RA; Speer, KP
Published in: Radiol Technol
1997

The Grashey shoulder position is used to demonstrate damage to the glenohumeral joint caused by osteoarthritis, sclerosis, tumors, fractures, osteophytes and cystic changes. However, it can be difficult to assess loss of articular cartilage using the Grashey shoulder position because little axial load is applied to the glenohumeral joint. This article describes a method of creating a loading force across the glenohumeral joint by adding weighted arm abduction during the Grashey position to demonstrate loss of the articular cartilage. Case studies and radiographs are presented to discuss the advantages of using the Grashey position with weighted abduction.

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Published In

Radiol Technol

ISSN

0033-8397

Publication Date

1997

Volume

69

Issue

2

Start / End Page

151 / 156

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Shoulder Joint
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Rotation
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Radiography
  • Posture
  • Osteosclerosis
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
 

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Apple, A. S., Pedowitz, R. A., & Speer, K. P. (1997). The weighted abduction Grashey shoulder method. Radiol Technol, 69(2), 151–156.
Apple, A. S., R. A. Pedowitz, and K. P. Speer. “The weighted abduction Grashey shoulder method.Radiol Technol 69, no. 2 (1997): 151–56.
Apple AS, Pedowitz RA, Speer KP. The weighted abduction Grashey shoulder method. Radiol Technol. 1997;69(2):151–6.
Apple, A. S., et al. “The weighted abduction Grashey shoulder method.Radiol Technol, vol. 69, no. 2, 1997, pp. 151–56.
Apple AS, Pedowitz RA, Speer KP. The weighted abduction Grashey shoulder method. Radiol Technol. 1997;69(2):151–156.

Published In

Radiol Technol

ISSN

0033-8397

Publication Date

1997

Volume

69

Issue

2

Start / End Page

151 / 156

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Shoulder Joint
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Rotation
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Radiography
  • Posture
  • Osteosclerosis
  • Middle Aged
  • Male