Thoracic Spine - Lateral
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Thoracic Spine - Lateral |
Area Covered | C7 to L1 |
Pathology shown | Fractures, scoliosis/kyphosis, tumour, infection, congenital abnormality |
Radiographic Anatomy | Thoracic Spine Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 35 x 43 cm Portrait |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or Stationary Grid |
Filter | No |
Exposure | Breathing technqiue 66 kVp , 50 mA , 2.5 seconds |
FFD / SID | 100 cm |
Central Ray | Directed to the level of T7 (which corresponds to the level of the inferior border of the scapula) Perpendicular to the thoracic spine (This means a slight angle cephalad or caudal may be necessary so that the diverging rays penetrate the joint spaces) |
Collimation | Centre: To the level of T7 (which corresponds to the level of the inferior border of the scapula) Shutter A: Open to include C7 Shutter B: Open approximately 15 cm , this will be wider for kyphotic patients |
Markers | Superior and Anterior Marker orientation AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | No suspension of breath - Use the breathing technique Expose while the patient is holding still and breathing shallowly |
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Critique | Positioning |
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