Humerus (AP view)
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AP view for shaft of humerus is part of the humerus series and is usually taken in standing position. However, it can be also taken in supine position.
Patient position
- patient stands facing the X-ray tube
- patient is then rotated so that the shoulder of the affected side, the arm and the elbow come in contact with the cassette (placed on a vertical stand)
X-ray beam features
Collimation:
- If mid shaft fracture/bony tumour, include elbow and shoulder joints. Include to mid clavicle medially and to skin border laterally. See AP Humerus image.
- If proximal humerus (include proximal third to half of humerus). See AP Proximal Humerus image.
Marker placement: AP, lateral and proximal.
Grid: Yes
SID: 100cm
Exposure Factors: 68kV, 8mAs
(Please Note: These are average exposures using a Siemens DR system. Exposures may vary between different CR or DR systems and with different patient body habitus.)
Image Critique
Collimation:
Entire humerus is visualised, including both joints if mid-shaft fracture.Proximal half of humerus is visualised if neck of humerus fracture.Collimation should be to skin border laterally and mid clavicle medially.
Positioning:
Humerus is positioned AP, evidenced by medial and lateral epicondyles seen in profile, greater tuberosity seen on lateral aspect of humerus.Humerus is positioned away from the patient's body, minimising superimposition.
Exposure:
Appropriate exposure evidenced by adequate bony detail visible in entire humerus.
-</ul><p><strong>Marker placement:</strong> AP, lateral and proximal.</p><p><strong>Grid:</strong> Yes</p><p><strong>SID:</strong> 100cm</p><p><strong>Exposure Factors:</strong> 68kV, 8mAs</p><p>(Please Note: These are average exposures using a Siemens DR system. Exposures may vary between different CR or DR systems and with different patient body habitus.)</p><h4>Image Critique</h4><p>Collimation:</p><p>Entire humerus is visualised, including both joints if mid-shaft fracture.<br>Proximal half of humerus is visualised if neck of humerus fracture.<br>Collimation should be to skin border laterally and mid clavicle medially.</p><p>Positioning:</p><p>Humerus is positioned AP, evidenced by medial and lateral epicondyles seen in profile, greater tuberosity seen on lateral aspect of humerus.<br>Humerus is positioned away from the patient's body, minimising superimposition.</p><p>Exposure:</p><p>Appropriate exposure evidenced by adequate bony detail visible in entire humerus.</p><p><!--EndFragment--></p>- +</ul><p><strong>Marker placement:</strong> AP, lateral and proximal.</p><p><strong>Grid:</strong> Yes</p><p><strong>SID:</strong> 100cm</p><p><strong>Exposure Factors:</strong> 68kV, 8mAs</p><p>(Please Note: These are average exposures using a Siemens DR system. Exposures may vary between different CR or DR systems and with different patient body habitus.)</p><h4>Image Critique</h4><h5>Collimation</h5><p>Entire humerus is visualised, including both joints if mid-shaft fracture.<br>Proximal half of humerus is visualised if neck of humerus fracture.<br>Collimation should be to skin border laterally and mid clavicle medially.</p><h5>Positioning</h5><p>Humerus is positioned AP, evidenced by medial and lateral epicondyles seen in profile, greater tuberosity seen on lateral aspect of humerus.<br>Humerus is positioned away from the patient's body, minimising superimposition.</p><h5>Exposure</h5><p>Appropriate exposure evidenced by adequate bony detail visible in entire humerus.</p><p><!--EndFragment--></p>
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