AP Shoulder Internal Rotation

February 25th, 2010 by RadiologyTech Leave a reply »

AP Shoulder Internal Rotation

IR size:  10×12 inches

Shielding: Lead shield around waist

Patient Position: This can be done erect or supine on the table whichever will be easier for the patient.  Place patients back against the table or bucky.

Part Position: Abduct arm slightly, then internally rotate the arm until the epicondyles of humerus are perpindicular to the IR.

Central Ray: Center 1 inch inferior to the coracoid process (the coracoid process is usually 3/4 of  an inch below the lateral side of the clavicle.

SID: 40 inches

Collimation: Collimate on all four sides if possible

Respiration: Suspend respiration