FOREARM AP AND LATERAL VIEW

FOREARM AP AND LATERAL VIEW

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

Collimation – while taking both wrist and elbow within the field

Centering point – mid shaft of forearm

Centering ray- perpendicular to the cassette

FFD- 100cm

Cassette orientation - portrait or diagonal if require

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.

·         Posterior side of forearm on the cassette with both wrist and elbow in anterior posterior position and Elbow straight.

When this not possible due to trauma or injury try this:-

·         Elbow straight

·         Posterior side of elbow on x-ray cassette with wrist lateral and elbow AP.

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FOREARM LATERAL VIEW

Lateral forearm – This position done to visualize Fractures, dislocations of the bones, congenital deformities, or other anomalies of forearm

Collimation – while taking both wrist and elbow within the field

Centering point –mid shaft of forearm

Centering ray- perpendicular to the cassette

FFD- 100cm

Cassette orientation - portrait or diagonal if require

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

·         Medium side of forearm on x-ray cassette with both wrist and elbow in lateral position.

·         Elbow flexed at 90°

When this not possible due to trauma or injury try this

·         Elbow flexed at 90°

·         Anterior area of forearm on x-ray cassette with wrist posterior anterior(pa) and elbow lateral.