Shoulder XRAY AP

Question 1

Shoulder XRAY AP
Positioning

Answer 1

• Patient stands erect with the back of their shoulder against the IR
• Rotate the patient 5-10 degrees so the scapula of the affected side is in contact with the image receptor.
• If the patient condition allows, then we are to extend the affected arm out and rotate slightly so palm is facing outwards.

Question 2

Shoulder XRAY AP
Horizontal Ray

Answer 2

2.5 cm below the coracoid

Question 3

Shoulder XRAY AP
Collimation - Laterally

Answer 3

Skin margins of the humerus

Question 4

Shoulder XRAY AP
Collimation - medially

Answer 4

Sterno-clavicular joint

Question 5

Shoulder XRAY AP
Collimation - inferiorly

Answer 5

Apex of scapula

Question 6

Shoulder XRAY AP
Collimation - superiorly

Answer 6

Skin margins of clavicle

Question 7

Shoulder XRAY AP
Source image distance

Answer 7

100-110cm