Elbow - AP (partial flexion)

Radiographic Positioning

Adult

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Name of projection	Elbow - AP (Partial Flexion)
About	This view is used when the elbow cannot be fully extended. Two AP views are normally taken With humerus parallel to IR With forearm parallel to IR
Area Covered	Distal humerus, elbow joint space, proximal radius and ulna
Pathology shown	Fractures and dislocations of the elbow and pathologic processes such as osteomyelitis and arthritis
Radiographic Anatomy	Elbow Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	18 x 24 cm Portrait
Film / Screen Combination	Detail (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	No
Filter	No
Exposure	52 kVp 5 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR perpendicular to IR Directed to midelbow , 2cm distal to a midpoint of a line between epicondyles
Collimation	Four sides of collimation Collimate closely to area of interest
Markers	Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Not applicable
Positioning	Patient seated at end of table Elbow partially flexed Obtain two AP projections With humerus parallel to IR With forearm parallel to IR Place support under wrist and forearm for projection with humerus parallel to IR to prevent motion CR perpendicular to IR, directed to mid-elbow, 2cm distal to a midpoint of a line between epicondyles
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes