The upright position may be more comfortable than the table for some patients. Position of patient: The position of the patient should be either upright or supine. Purpose and Structures Shown: This view should demonstrate the bones and soft tissue of the humerus and shoulder including the proximal humerus superimposed with structures of the thorax. Shoulder Transthoracic Lateral Lawrence Method The coronal plane of the epicondyles and the image receptor plane should be perpendicular.Ĭentral ray: Perpendicularto the image receptor at the middle portion of the humerus and center of the image receptor. fracture) otherwise across the abdomen palm up. Place the hand’s palm over the hip unless contraindicated due to pain (e.g.
Position of part: Internally rotate the arm and then flex elbow to about 90 degrees. The patient should suspend respiration for the exposure. Position of patient: The patient should be seated upright or in a standing position with the back of their shoulder resting on the bucky. Video Credit : Radpositioning49 Humerus Lateral Lateromedial The coronal plane of the epicondyles and the the image receptor plane should be parallel.Ĭentral ray: Perpendicular to the image receptor and directed at the middle portion of the humerus and center of the image receptor. Position of part: Slightly abduct the arm and supinate the hand. Position of patient: The patient should be seated upright or in a standing position with the back of their shoulder resting on the bucky. Purpose and Structures Shown: This view should demonstrate the bones and soft tissue of the upper arm, specifically the full length of the humerus, elbow and shoulder joints, and epicondyles without rotation. By: CE4RTThis article discusses radiographic positioning for the Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech) to show the shoulder and humerus.
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