M5: Humerus, clavicle

Positioning for AP Humerus

Long axis of humerus aligned to long axis of IR, arm abducted slightly from body, both joints (elbow, shoulder), humeral epicondyles equidistant to IR

CR + CP For AP Humerus

CR: PPD

CP: Mid-Humerus

SI for AP Humerus

Entire humerus, proximal radius and ulna including elbow and shoulder joints

Positioning for LAT Humerus

Lateromedial

-patient AP, palmar surface of hand on hip, include both joints, humerus parallel to IR

Mediolateral

-patient facing IR, epicondyles perpendicular to IR, humerus parallel to IR, trauma - palm up when arm is in sling

CR + CP for LAT Humerus

CR: PPD

CP: Mid-Humerus

SI for LAT Humerus

Entire humerus, proximal radius and ulna including elbow and shoulder joints

Positioning for AP Clavicle

Patient erect with back against Bucky, use boomerang filter, tight collimation

CR + CP

CR: PPD

CP: Mid-Shaft

SI for AP Clavicle

Entire clavicle including AC joint and SC joint

Positioning for AXIAL Clavicle

Patient erect with back against Bucky, tight collimation

CR + CP for AXIAL Clavicle

CR: 15-30 degrees cephalad

CP: Mid-Shaft

SI for AXIAL Clavicle

Entire clavicle including AC joint and SC joint, medial end of clavicle SI on 1st, 2nd or 3rd rib