AP Shoulder Neutral Rotation

February 25th, 2010 by RadiologyTech Leave a reply »

AP Shoulder Neutral 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: Patient arm will be at there side “as is” with no rotation (this projection is usually done with trauma).

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