Sternoclavicular - Axiolateral (Kurzbauer Method)This is a featured page

Radiographic Positioning


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Name of projection Sternoclavicular - Axiolateral (Kurzbauer Method)This is a featured page
Area Covered The manubrium, sternoclavicular articulation and distal clavicles
Pathology shown Separation of sternoclavicular joint or other pathology, best visualising the sternoclavicular joint closer to the IR
Radiographic Anatomy Sternoclavicular Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation 18 x 24cm
Portrait
Film / Screen Combination Regular
(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter No
Exposure 70 kVp
30 mAs
FFD / SID 100cm
Central Ray CR directed through the sternoclavicular articulation
CR angled caudad 15°
Collimation Four sides of collimation
Closely collimate to area of interest
Markers Lateral
Marker orientation AP
Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration suspended on expiration for a more uniform density
Positioning
  • Have patient lie on the affected side in lateral recumbent position on the table
  • Centre the sternoclavicular region to midline of table / IR
  • Flex patients hips and knees
  • Fully extend the arm of the affected side
  • CR directed through the sternoclavicular articulation, angled caudal 15°
Critique

 Positioning
Area Covered
Collimation
Exposure
Special Notes



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