Positioning for L spine, sacrum, coccyx, and SI joints

iliac crest

where does the CR enter for a Ap lumbar spine

expiration

breathing for Ap lumbar spine

evaluation criteria for an AP lumbar spine

intervertebral disk spaces, SI joints equidistant from vertebral column

iliac crest

where does the CR enter for a lateral L spine

expiration

breathing for lateral L spine

evaluation criteria for lateral L spine

spinous process in profile, intervertebral disk spaces, open intervertebral foramina, lower t to coccyx

2 inches posterior to ASIS and 1.5 inferior to the iliac crest

where does the CR enter for a Lumbar Spine Lumbosacral Junction L5-S1

suspend respiration

breathing for the Lumbar Spine Lumbosacral Junction L5-S1

closest to the IR

what side is demonstrated for a AP oblique projection RPO and LPO positions

45

how much do you rotate the patient for a AP oblique projection RPO and LPO positions

2 inches medial to elevated ASIS and 1-1.5 inches superior to iliac crest

where do you center for an AP oblique projection RPO and LPO positions

Expiration

breathing for AP oblique projection RPO and LPO positions

evaluation criteria for AP oblique projection RPO and LPO positions

zygapophyseal joints for closest to the IR, lower t spine to sacrum

not rotated enough

if pedicle is anterior on vertebral column what does that mean

rotated too much

if pedicle is posterior on vertebral body what does that mean

farthest from IR

what side is demonstrated for a PA Oblique Projection RAO & LAO Positions

45

patient rotation for a PA Oblique Projection RAO & LAO Positions

evaluation criteria for PA Oblique Projection RAO & LAO Positions

zygapophyseal joint farthest from IR

30-35 cephalic

angle for Lumbosacral Junction and Sacroiliac Joints AP Axial Projection Ferguson Method

1.5 inches superior to pubic symphysis or 2-2.5 inferior to ASIS

CR enters for a Lumbosacral Junction and Sacroiliac Joints AP Axial Projection Ferguson Method

35 caudal

angle for Lumbosacral Junction and Sacroiliac Joints PA Axial Projection Ferguson Method

spinous process of L4

where does the CR enter for a Lumbosacral Junction and Sacroiliac Joints PA Axial Projection Ferguson Method

suspend respiration

breathing for Lumbosacral Junction and Sacroiliac Joints AP or PA Axial Projection Ferguson Method