ELBOW AP, LATERAL AND OBLIQUE VIEW

ELBOW AP, LATERAL AND OBLIQUE VIEW

AP elbow –  This position done to visualize Fractures, dislocations of the bones, congenital deformities, or other anomalies of elbow.

Collimation – To include distal third of humerus and proximal third of forearm

Centering point –elbow joint

Centering ray- perpendicular to the cassette

FFD- 100cm         

        

Cassette orientation - landscape

Cassette size – 24×30cm

Protection – gonads shielding is advisable

Position of patient –

The patient should be seated at the end of the table with legs parallel to the table end and affected limb on the table  

Elbow as close to straight as patient is able, with posterior aspect on cassette.

Humerus and forearm both should be in contact with the x-ray cassette in order to make sure a open joint space.

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OBLIQUE ELBOW

Oblique elbow –  This position done to visualize Fractures, dislocations of the bones, congenital deformities, or other anomalies of elbow.

Collimation – To include distal third of humerus and proximal third of forearm

Centering point –elbow joint

Centering ray- perpendicular to the cassette

FFD- 100cm

                 

Cassette orientation - landscape

Cassette size – 24×30 cm

Protection – gonads shielding is advisable

Position of patient –

The patient should be seated at the end of the table with legs parallel to the table end and affected limb on the table  

Elbow as close to straight as patient is able, with posterior aspect on cassette.

Rotate entire arm laterally as far as patient will tolerate

This should display the radial head clear of any superposition from other bones.

Humerus and forearm both should be in contact with the x-ray cassette in order to make sure a open joint space.

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LAERAL ELBOW

LATERAL ELBOW –  This position done to visualize Fractures, dislocations of the bones, congenital deformities, or other anomalies of elbow.

Collimation – To include distal third of humerus and proximal third of forearm

Centering point –elbow joint

Centering ray- perpendicular to the cassette

FFD- 100cm   

              

Cassette orientation - landscape

Cassette size – 24×30 cm

Protection – gonads shielding is advisable

Position of patient –

The patient should be seated at the end of the table with legs parallel to the table end and affected limb on the table.

Elbow flexed at 90°, with wrist in lateral orientation

Forearm , humerus and cassette all parallel. You may need to raise the wrist slightly with sponge in order for this to occur.

This ensures an open joint space as well as superimposition of the humeral epicondyles.