If a Patient Is Unable to Extend the Forearm for an AP

question 89

Multiple Choice

If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow,how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?

• A) Two
• B) Three
• C) Four
• D) Five

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Definitions:

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