Upper Extremities

Explore standardized radiographic positioning for upper-limb anatomy...

Acromioclavicular Joint Projections

Acromioclavicular (AC) Joints Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove jewelry or metallic objects from the shoulder and upper chest area.. Position the patient comfortably, standing or seated.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS AP ...

Elbow Projections

Elbow Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove any jewelry or metallic objects from the elbow/arm.. Position the patient comfortably at the table.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS Anteroposterior (AP) Projection — Elbow. Positioning: ...

Fingers Projections

Fingers Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove rings, jewelry, or metallic objects from the hand.. Position the hand comfortably on the image receptor (IR).. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS Posteroanterior (PA) Projection — Finger. ...

Forearm Projections

Forearm Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove any jewelry or metallic objects from the arm and hand.. Position the patient comfortably at the table.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS Anteroposterior (AP) Projection — Forearm. ...

Hand Projections

Hand Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove rings, jewelry, or any metallic objects from the hand.. Position the hand comfortably on the IR.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS Posteroanterior (PA) Projection — Hand. Positioning: Hand ...

Humerus Projections

Humerus Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove any jewelry or metallic objects from the arm.. Position the patient comfortably at the table or standing.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS Anteroposterior (AP) Projection — Humerus. ...

Scapula Projections

Scapula Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove jewelry or metallic objects from the shoulder/upper chest area.. Position the patient comfortably, standing, seated, or supine.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS AP Projection — Scapula. ...

Shoulder Projections

Shoulder Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove jewelry or metallic objects from the shoulder and upper arm.. Position the patient comfortably, standing, seated, or supine.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS AP Projection — Shoulder ...

Thumb Projections

Thumb Projections Patient Preparation Explain the procedure to the patient.. Remove rings, jewelry, or any metallic objects from the hand.. Position the hand comfortably on the IR.. Use lead shielding as appropriate.. --- BASIC PROJECTIONS Anteroposterior (AP) Projection — Thumb. Positioning: Hand ...

wrist projections

Basic Projections PA Wrist. !PA wrist set-up Purpose:* Overview of distal radius/ulna, proximal metacarpals, and carpal alignment; screening for fractures and joint pathology. Positioning:* Patient seated with shoulder–elbow–wrist in one plane; hand pronated; flex digits to bring carpals close to ...