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Radiographic positioning of the forearm Radiographic examination of the forearm is performed using anteroposterior (AP) and lateral projections. Both projections of the forearm demonstrate the elbow joint, the radius and the ulna, and the proximal row of slightly distorted carpal bones. Technical factors
Positioning for an AP projection of the forearm
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Positioning for a lateral projection of the forearm
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Radiographic positioning of the elbow Routine radiographic examination of elbow is performed using the AP, AP oblique, and lateral projections. AP oblique projections include medial (internal) rotation and lateral (external) rotation views. The lateral projection (lateromedial view) is obtained by flexing the elbow 90º. Diagnosis of certain important joint pathological processes (such as possible visualization of the posterior fat pad) depends on 90º flexion of the elbow joint. By doing this, the olecranon process can be seen in profile, and the elbow fat pads are the least compressed. Also, by allowing a partial or complete extension, the olecranon process elevates the posterior elbow fat pad and simulates joint pathology. Technical factors
Positioning for an AP projection
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Positioning for a lateral projection
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Positioning for an AP oblique projection medial (internal) rotation
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Positioning for an AP oblique projection lateral (external) rotation
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How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP lateral oblique projection?An AP oblique radiograph requires the elbow to be oriented 45 degrees in internal rotation. A lateral radiograph of the elbow requires the elbow to be flexed 90 degrees with the forearm and humerus laying flat on the table and the image receptor, ulnar side down on the receptor, and thumb/radial side up.
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