Clinical indication:
Fracture of radius and ulnar bone, dislocation, foreign body
Region:
Distal humerus, proximal radius and ulna, elbow joint
Patient’s Position:
The patient may sit close to the table.
The elbow is flexed 90°
Hand and wrist should be in true lateral position.
Forearm is parallel to IR.
Cassette:
Size: 10’’x12’’ Orientation: Portrait
FFD/SID:
100cm
Central ray:
Central ray is perpendicular to IR.
Grid:
No
Respiration:
Not related.
Exposure factors:
50-55kVp 4-5mAs
Collimation:
Include the entire elbow joint.