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Citation, DOI & article dataCitation: Murphy, A., Fahrenhorst-Jones, T. Sternoclavicular joint (PA view). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 08 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-54296 The sternoclavicular PA view is part of the plain radiographic series assessing the sternoclavicular joint. The projection produces a bilateral view of the sternoclavicular joints in the posteroanterior plane. On this page:The PA view of the sternoclavicular joint is often requested in the context of significant trauma that can result in sternoclavicular joint dislocation or medial end clavicular fractures. Furthermore, this projection can be requested when following up on already known sternoclavicular injuries in the setting of outpatient appointments.
ReferencesRelated articles: Imaging in practicePromoted articles (advertising)Where do you center for PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?a. CR is perpendicular to IR, directed to center of sternum (midway between the jugular notch and xiphoid process).
When performing the PA oblique projection of the SC joints which joint would be demonstrated?The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and: In a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image receptor. To reduce OID SC joints should be done PA; A slight oblique of @ 15 degrees will open the joint closest to the IR.
What degree of obliquity and body rotation are required to best demonstrate the left sternoclavicular joints?the patient is preferably laid prone with a 10 to 15-degree anterior oblique rotation this is normally achieved with a wedge sponge helping the patient maintain position.
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