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Adjectival Hyphens

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"The Zanca view is used in the assessment of acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint injuries. The view optimises visualisation of the acromioclavicular joint, as overlying structures can limit assessment in an AP projection, with distal osteophytes better visualised. It is also useful in preoperative planning of ACJ disruption post-screw fixation."

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Acronyms

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"The Zanca view is used in the assessment of acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint injuries. The view optimises visualisation of the acromioclavicular joint, as overlying structures can limit assessment in an AP projection, with distal osteophytes better visualised. It is also useful in preoperative planning of ACJ disruption post-screw fixation."

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"SID"

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"The differences between this projection and a standard AP are the cephalic angle and the decrease in kVp."

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"orientation "

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