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Where should the center of the IR be positioned for a lateral projection of the shoulder?Shoulder Girdle/Clavicle. How much should the Midcoronal plane of the average patient be rotated from the image receptor when performing a scapular Y image of the shoulder?the patient's midcoronal plane should be in a 90 degree relationship with the image receptor. Don't move the injured arm, it should be down in a normal relaxed position. Center the image receptor to the level of the surgical neck of the injured humerus.
What is the proper patient position for the AP oblique projection of the shoulder?The AP oblique Grashey view is obtained with the patient rotated 35-45 degrees and his or her back (scapular body) up against the imaging detector.
How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus?Positioning for a lateral projection of the humerus
Place the top margin of the cassette approximately 1½ inches (3.8 cm) above the level of the head of the humerus. Unless contraindicated by possible fracture, internally rotate the arm, flex the elbow approximately 90°, and place the patient's hand on their hip.
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