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Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Foot


FOREARM (RADIUS AND ULNA)

ROUTINE VIEWS:
AP
Lateral

AP
1. 11 x 14 divided in half extremity cassette
2. Patient seated
3. Affected arm extended with palm facing up.
4. Table top with detail cassette
5. Central Ray: perpendicular to film
6. 40" SID
7. Center midshaft

LATERAL
1. 11 x 14 divided in half extremity cassette
2. Patient seated
3. Affected arm positioned on cassette so that if forms a 90o angle with the Humerus and hand and wrist in a lateral position.
4. Both the Humerus and forearm should make contact with the cassette.
5. Table top with detail cassette.
6. 40" SID
7. Central Ray: perpendicular to film
8. Center midshaft

MUST INCLUDE BOTH JOINTS ON BOTH VIEWS

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