Clinical indication:
Scapula fracture, dislocations, coracoid acromion process
Region:
Scapula
Patient’s Position:
Patient is in standing or sitting position with facing upright IR.
The patient is rotated in anterior oblique position so the anterior portion of shoulder will touch the IR
Scapula will end on the IR
Cassette:
Size: 8’’x10’’ Orientation: Portrait
FFD/SID:
100cm
Central ray:
Central ray is directed to the glenohumeral joint, centering at the 2.5cm inferior to the coracoid process.
Grid:
Yes
Respiration:
Not related
Exposure factors:
60-70kVp 10-20mAs
Collimation:
Collimate laterally and superiorly to include all skin margins, inferiorly include the angle of the scapula and medially cover the medial scapula.