Shoulder - Glenohumeral (GH)
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Radiographic Positioning
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Name of projection | Shoulder - Glenohumeral (GH) Also called: Glenoid cavity |
Area Covered | Glenohumeral joint, humeral head, proximal humerus, acromion, acromion space, coracoid process, distal clavicle |
Pathology shown | Demonstrates the integrity of the glenohumeral joint (dislocations), fractures |
Radiographic Anatomy | Shoulder Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 18cm x 24cm Portrait |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Upright bucky Can be done out of bucky, change exposures accordingly |
Filter | Shoulder filter |
Exposure | 65 kVp 16 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | CR angled 15° to 22° caudal (to show acromion space) Directed to the glenohumeral joint |
Collimation | Four sides of collimation Collimate so that the upper and lateral borders of the light field are to the soft tissue margins |
Markers | Lateral and superior Marker orientation is AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Suspended |
Positioning |
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Critique | Positioning Correct obliquity of the patient is evidenced by:
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Special Notes |