CR: Upper limb, Humerus Clavicle Trans-Thoracic Lateral

PA Projection in Ulnar Deviation Position (Scaphoid)

– Perpendicular to the scaphoid

 

PA Axial Scaphoid (Stecher Method)

– Perpendicular to table and enters at scaphoid. Note: If proper support for IR is unavailable, CR may be angled 20 degrees toward the elbow.

 

AP Forearm

– Perpendicular to IR. Enters patient at midpoint of forearm

 

Lateral Forearm

– Directed perpendicular to the IR. Enters patient at midpoint of forearm

 

AP Elbow

– Perpendicular to elbow joint

 

Lateral Elbow

– Perpendicular to elbow joint

 

AP Oblique Elbow Medial Rotation Position

– Perpendicular to elbow joint

 

AP Oblique Elbow Lateral Rotation Position

– Perpendicular to elbow joint

 

AP Shoulder in External Rotation

–Perpendicular, Enters patient 2.5 cm inferior to coracoid process

•Respiration is suspended

 

Inferosuperior Axial Projection (Lawrence Method)

–Horizontal. Medial angulation of 15 to 30 degrees. Enters axilla; passes through AC joint . Angle depends on abduction of humerus. More abduction = greater angle

•Respiration is suspended.

AP Scapula

–Perpendicular to 5 cm inferior to coracoid process

•Respiration: Slow breathing

 

Lateral Scapula

–Perpendicular to mid medial border of scapula

 

Transthoracic Lateral Projection

–Perpendicular.Enters midcoronal plane at surgical neck. If shoulders are in same plane, CR angled 10 to 15 degrees cephalad

•Respiration: On full inspiration OR shallow breathing method.

 

AP Clavicle

–Perpendicular to midshaft of clavicle

•Respiration: Suspend at end of expiration

 

AP Axial Clavicle

–Lordotic position – 0 to 15 degrees cephalic. Supine position – 15 to 30 degrees cephalic. Enters midshaft of clavicle

• Respiration: Suspend respiration at end of full inspiration

 

AP Humerus

–Perpendicular to midportion of humerus and centered to IR

 

Humerus: Lateral Projection

–Perpendicular to midportion of humerus and centered to IR