![]() Position of part The arm bent 90 degrees, thumb up, and the humeral epicondyles should be 90-degrees to the plane of the the image receptor.Ĭentral ray to the image receptor at the joint of the elbow. Both anterior and posterior fat pad signs exist, and both can be found on the same X-ray. It is caused by displacement of the fat pad around the elbow joint. On an elbow X-ray, a fat pad sign suggests an occult fracture. Soft tissue of the fat pads should be visible. Purpose and Structures Shown This view should demonstrate the bones of the elbow and proximal forearm, as well as the distal humerus and the elbow joint and soft tissue of the elbow. ![]() Video Credit : Radpositioning49 Elbow Lateral Lateromedial Ideally, the upper arm, elbow, and forearm are all resting on the table. Extend the elbow and keep the hand supinated, palm up.Ĭentral ray Perpendicular to the image receptor at the joint of the elbow. Position of part Place the arm on the table with the elbow straight and the palm of hand straight up. Purpose and Structures Shown This view should demonstrate the bones of the elbow and proximal forearm, as well as the distal humerus and the elbow joint and soft tissue of the elbow. Position the hand and wrist in a true lateral position with thumb up.Ĭentral ray Perpendicular to the image receptor at the middle portion of the forearm. Position of part Flex the elbow to a 90 degree angle. Ideally, the upper arm, elbow, and forearm are all resting on the table. Place the arm on the table with elbow straight. Position of patient The patient should be Seated sideways at the end of the the table. Purpose and Structures Shown This view should demonstrate the bones and soft tissue of the entire forearm. ![]() Video Credit : Radpositioning49 Forearm Lateral Lateromedial Humeral epicondyles should be equal distances from the the image receptor.Ĭentral ray Perpendicular to the image receptor at the middle potion of the forearm. Position of part Supinated hand and extended elbow. Position of patient The patient should be Seated sideways at the end of the the table. Purpose and Structures Shown This view should demonstrate the radius and ulna and soft tissue of the forearm. By: CE4RTThis article discusses radiographic positioning for Radiologic Technologists ( X-Ray Techs) to show the forearm and elbow. ![]()
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