Clavicle series
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The radiographic series of the clavicle is utilised in emergency departments to assess the clavicle, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joint.
Indications
Clavicle x-rays are indicated for a variety of settings including:
- trauma
- bony tenderness
- suspected fracture
- congenital abnormalities
- obvious deformity
Projections
Standard projections
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AP
- demonstrates the entire clavicle including its articulation with the acromion and the sternum
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AP cephalad angulation
- 'straightens' out the clavicle
- often used to better visualise occult clavicle fractures
Modified trauma projections
- supine
- AP clavicle performed supine, with or without angulation
Additional projections
- AP frontal projection with further cephalad angulation visualises the under surface of the clavicle
- AP frontal projection with caudal angulation visualises the posterior surface of the clavicle
- bilateral views may be required if there is a need for comparison or there is suspicion of a bilateral process
-<a href="/articles/clavicle-ap-projection">AP</a><ul><li>demonstrates the entire clavicle including its articulation with the acromion and the sternum </li></ul>- +<a href="/articles/clavicle-ap-view">AP</a><ul><li>demonstrates the entire clavicle including its articulation with the acromion and the sternum </li></ul>
-<a href="/articles/clavicle-ap-cephalic-angulation">AP cephalad angulation</a><ul>- +<a href="/articles/clavicle-ap-cephalic-view">AP cephalad angulation</a><ul>
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Figure 32: AP 20 deg cephalad
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Figure 43: AP
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