Upper Extremity | Hand PA Position

Name: Hand PA Position Procedure: The hand is flat to evaluate phalanges and metacarpals. Patient Position: Seated hand pronated Region: Upper Extremity Projection: PA Beam Direction: Posterior to anterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such as the … Read more

Upper Extremity | Wrist Lateral Position

Name: Wrist Lateral Position Procedure: The wrist is in true lateral to assess alignment and dislocation. Patient Position: Seated wrist lateral Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Lateral Beam Direction: Lateral to medial Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such … Read more

Upper Extremity | Wrist Oblique Position

Name: Wrist Oblique Position Procedure: The wrist is rotated forty five degrees to show the scaphoid and trapezium. Patient Position: Seated wrist oblique Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Oblique Beam Direction: Oblique beam Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies … Read more

Upper Extremity | Wrist PA Position

Name: Wrist PA Position Procedure: The hand is flat on the detector to evaluate carpal alignment. Patient Position: Seated hand pronated Region: Upper Extremity Projection: PA Beam Direction: Posterior to anterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such … Read more

Upper Extremity | Elbow Lateral Position

Name: Elbow Lateral Position Procedure: The elbow is flexed ninety degrees to show fat pad signs and fractures. Patient Position: Seated elbow flexed Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Lateral Beam Direction: Lateral to medial Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional … Read more

Upper Extremity | Elbow AP Position

Name: Elbow AP Position Procedure: The arm is extended with the palm up. This projection evaluates joint space and alignment. Patient Position: Seated arm extended Region: Upper Extremity Projection: AP Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder Axillary View

Name: Shoulder Axillary View Procedure: The arm is abducted and the beam passes from below to evaluate the glenohumeral joint. This projection assesses dislocation and joint congruity. Patient Position: Arm abducted Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Axial Beam Direction: Inferior to superior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder Y View

Name: Shoulder Y View Procedure: The patient is rotated to form a Y shape of the scapula. This projection evaluates dislocation and scapular alignment. Patient Position: Standing oblique Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Oblique Beam Direction: Oblique beam Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder AP Internal Rotation

Name: Shoulder AP Internal Rotation Procedure: The humerus is rotated inward to show the lesser tuberosity. This projection complements the external rotation view. Patient Position: Standing or supine Region: Upper Extremity Projection: AP Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder AP External Rotation

Name: Shoulder AP External Rotation Procedure: The humerus is rotated outward to show the greater tuberosity. This projection evaluates the glenohumeral joint. Patient Position: Standing or supine Region: Upper Extremity Projection: AP Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, … Read more