Wrist - Lateral (Flexion)
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Wrist - Lateral (Flexion) |
Area Covered | Distal radius and ulna, carpals, mid metacarpal area |
Pathology shown | Normally performed as part of a functional series of the wrist for carpal ligament instabilities, often performed in conjunction with wrist in neutral + extension position, see functional views of the wrist |
Radiographic Anatomy | Wrist Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 24 x 30cm Landscape, divided in thirds usually fits 3 projections, use lead masking for unused area |
Film / Screen Combination | Detail (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | No |
Filter | No |
Exposure | 53 kVp 4 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | Directed to the mid-carpal area Perpendicular to the IR |
Collimation | Centre: Mid-carpal area Shutter A: Half the metacarpals to one quarter of distal radius and ulna Shutter B: Skin margin |
Markers | Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Not applicable |
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Critique | Positioning
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