Clinical indication:
Fracture of radius and ulnar bone, dislocation, foreign body
Region:
Radius, ulna, carpals, distal humerus
Patient’s Position:
The patient may sit close to the table.
The elbow is flexed 90°
Hand and wrist should be in lateral position.
Cassette:
Size: 10’’x12’’ Orientation: Portrait
FFD/SID:
100cm
Central ray:
Central ray is directed to the mid forearm.
Grid:
No
Respiration:
Not related.
Exposure factors:
55-60kVp 4-5mAs
Collimation:
Collimate anteroposteriorly to the margins of the skin, include elbow joint to the base of first metacarpal.