Change: patient/tube to demonstrate the subacromial space.2. Needle Insertion and Contrast Injectionsource: http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga/RT%20255/Arthrography%20SP%2009.pptThe needle is commonly inserted using an anterior approach. The needle is directed towards the junction of the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1309)

Change: The caudal angulation required to achieve visualisation of the subacromial space is variable from patient to patient. If the fluoroscopic image reveals the subacromial space to be inadequately demonstrated, change in beam angulation can be made prior to acquiring a DSI image.This is an AP   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1293)

Change: Correct needle position is indicated by free flow of contrast away form the needle tip in a cresent shape following the humeral head. Pooling of the contrast around the needfle tip suggests extra-articular injection of contrast. Alternatively, a small amount of local anaesthetic   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1245)

Change: Alternatively, a small amount of local anaesthetic can be injected to assess free flow into the joint. When the needle is confirmed to be within the joint, 2-3 mls of contrast and 10mls of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1137)

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Change: of interest is rolledrotated into a true AP position (the elbow should be in an AP position). Ensure that the anatomy of interest is within the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 715)

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Change: Following successful injection of contrast media, the radiologist will remove the needle. The patient is encouraged to move his/her shoulder to ensure the contrast agents have penetrated all recesses of the shoulder joint. The radiographer will then perform the post-contrast spot imaging using the image intensifier.3. Digital   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 431)

Change: IntroductionA shoulder arthrogram is a fluoroscopic examination of the shoulder joint following the introduction of contrast media into the jointPreparationPatient IdentificationChange patient into gownCheck departmental policy re signed consent by patientEnsure old imaging is on-handProcedurePreliminary Views   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 45)