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Lint: paediatric-elbow-horizontal-beam-lateral-view

paediatric-elbow-horizontal-beam-lateral-view
Acronyms
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"This view demonstrates an orthogonal view of the AP elbow and is ideal for patients who are unable to move their arm as per the standard elbow positioning technique. It demonstrates any joint effusion, suspected dislocations or fractures in the elbow joint."

Line 3:53 · 'AP' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"SID110 cm"

Line 37:9 · 'SID' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.
Accepted Abbreviations
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"rotate the hand so the thumb is perpendicular to the X-ray beam"

Line 8:58 · Check the abbreviation form against the style guide: 'X-ray'.
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"centring pointlateral epicondyle of the humerus"

Line 14:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>centring point</strong>'

"collimation"

Line 17:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>collimation</strong>'

"orientation landscape"

Line 25:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>orientation </strong>'

"detector size18 cm x 24 cm"

Line 28:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>detector size</strong>'

"exposure 1"

Line 31:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>exposure<sup> 1</sup></strong>'

"SID110 cm"

Line 37:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>SID</strong>'

"gridno"

Line 40:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>grid</strong>'
Emphasis
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"orientation landscape"

Line 25:30 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em> </em>'
Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Indications
  • H1 Patient position
  • H1 Technical factors
  • H1 Image technical evaluation
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Immobilisation techniques"

Line 53:1 · "Immobilisation techniques" is not a recognised heading for this article type.
Semicolons
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"elbow joint is open; radial tuberosity is superimposed by radius and not demonstrated in profile"

Line 46:24 · Use semicolons judiciously.
Oxford Comma
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"Preparing the room beforehand (setting up the detector, exposure and preparing lead gowns) is extremely beneficial for elbow imaging as young children may begin to cry the moment their affected arm is brought away from their body."

Line 50:50 · Use the Oxford comma in 'detector, exposure and preparing'.
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