Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Postural Study

POSTURAL STUDY

ROUTINE VIEWS:
AP Erect Lumbar
Lateral Aspect Lumbar

AP
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Patient standing in AP position
3. Center at level of L4-L5
4. 40" SID
5. Bucky
6. Expiration

FILMS SHOULD BE DONE WITHOUT SHOES, UNLESS PATIENT WEARS LIFTS, THEN REPEAT AP VIEW WITH THE LIFT ON AND MARK THE FILM AS SUCH.

*Femoral heads must be included as well as L3.

Lateral
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Patient standing in lateral position
3. Left side against Bucky
4. Have patient raise arms up out of the way of lumbar area
5. Have patient bear weight evenly on both feet
6. Center at L4-L5
7. 40" SID
8. Bucky
9. Expiration