AP Oblique Elbow External Rotation
IR size: 10×12 inches
Shielding: Lead shield around waist
Patient Position: Seat patient at end of table and have them extend their arm fully with the palm facing up. Ensure the arm, hand, and shoulder are all on the same plane
Part Position: Align the eblow to be in the center of the IR, then rotate the entire arm laterally until the epicondyles are are a 45 degree angle with the film. The patient may need to lean in order to ensure a true external oblique.
Central Ray: Center directly at the elbow joint
SID: 40 inches
Collimation: Collimate on all sides of the arm
Respiration: Patient does not need to hold their respiration for this projection
