Sternoclavicular - Axiolateral (Kurzbauer Method)

Radiographic Positioning

Adult

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Name of projection	Sternoclavicular - Axiolateral (Kurzbauer Method)
Area Covered	The manubrium, sternoclavicular articulation and distal clavicles
Pathology shown	Separation of sternoclavicular joint or other pathology, best visualising the sternoclavicular joint closer to the IR
Radiographic Anatomy	Sternoclavicular Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	18 x 24cm Portrait
Film / Screen Combination	Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter	No
Exposure	70 kVp 30 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR directed through the sternoclavicular articulation CR angled caudad 15°
Collimation	Four sides of collimation Closely collimate to area of interest
Markers	Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	suspended on expiration for a more uniform density
Positioning	Have patient lie on the affected side in lateral recumbent position on the table Centre the sternoclavicular region to midline of table / IR Flex patients hips and knees Fully extend the arm of the affected side CR directed through the sternoclavicular articulation, angled caudal 15°
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes