Pathology Demonstrated :
FX of distal radius and ulna
Isolated fx of radial or ulnar styloid proccesses
Arthritis
IR Size :
18*24
IR Position :
Crosswise / tabletop
Sheilding :
Place lead sheild over pt’s lap
Pateint Position :
Set pt of end table , with elbow flexed 90° and hand and forearm resting on table palm down .
Drop the shoulder so the shoulder, elbow, and wrist aro on same horizontal line
Part Position :
Hand and wrist align of long axis of lR Hand pronate , close contact ( wrist,carpals)
CR :
Direct Midcarpal area
Collimation :
4 side
Include distal radius and ulna and MC area
Criteria :
Structure shown : midmetacarpals,proximal metacarpals,carpals,distal radius,ulna,associated joints,
Position : hand , wrist long axis of IR and forearm,
True AP —> 1- equal concavity shapes are on each side shaft of the proximal metacarpals
2-separation of the distal radius and ulna is present.