Clavicle - AP shoulder
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Clavicle - AP |
Area Covered | Entire clavicle, acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint |
Pathology shown | Fractures and dislocations |
Radiographic Anatomy | Shoulder Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 24cm x 30 cm Landscape |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or stationary grid, no grid for children |
Filter | Using the shoulder filter is optional |
Exposure | 65 kVp 16 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | Directed to mid-clavicle Perpendicular to IR |
Collimation | Centre: Palpate both ends of the clavicle and direct the central ray half-way between Shutter A: Include the jugular notch to beyond the acromio-clavicular joint Shutter B: To include the entire clavicle |
Markers | Lateral/Superior Marker orientation is AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Not applicable Inspiration may aide in elevating the clavicle |
Positioning |
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Critique | Positioning No rotation of patients shoulders is evidenced by:
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Special Notes | Note: This projection can also be done PA if neccessary for patient comfort. It also puts the clavicle closer to the IR Determing direction of rotation of patients shoulders
Determining direction of tilt of patients upper mid-coronal plane (that is the patient is tilting forward or backward)
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