There are several notes to remember when we x-ray or radiograph the upper extremities, which includes the fingers (phalanges), the hands (metacarpals), the wrist (carpals), the radius and ulna (arm) and the humerus (forearm), of the human body.
For lateral projections of the forearm
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I have been posting here some guides on various methods/techniques of radiographic positioning. Now, I would like to update you on the new technology that will ease the workloads of the Radiologic Technologists.
This information was passed to me by danileigh2, thanks to you. This was his comment:
During a visit to a clinic I saw the [...]
• Patient is in a seated erect or semi-prone position with the affected side closest to the film.
• Fully extend the patient’s neck and center the region of maxillary sinus to the midline of the table.
• Rest the chin, cheek and nose on the grid device.
• Center the cassette to the orbit closest to the film.
• Midpoint of the film [...]
