Change: Raising the unaffected arm above the patient's head will tend to cause the affected arm to drop allowing a perpendicular central ray. Alternatively, angle the beam 15 degrees cephalad. A breathing technique over 3 to 4 seconds will provide   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 464)

Change: lateral scapula projection would also be of assistance in establishing the degree of subluxation/dislocation of the glenohumeral joint.... back to the Wikiradiography home page... back to the Applied Radiography home page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 386)

Change: These videos should provide the basic positioning technique. An exposure should be selected that provides sufficient penetration to adequately penetrate the patient's (> 70 kVp)   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 172)