Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx, and SI Joints Check-off

CR and Technique

What is the technique for AP Lumbar

80 kVp @20-25 mAs

What is the CR for AP Lumbar

at iliac crest and msp

What is the technique for Oblique Lumbar (RPO/LPO)

80 kVp @20-25 mAs

What is the CR for Oblique Lumbar (RPO/LPO)

2” above iliac crest and 2” medial to upside ASIS (mark side down)

What is the technique for Left Lateral Lumbar

80-90 kVp @40-50 mAs

What is the CR for Left Lateral Lumbar

at iliac crest and mcp

What is the technique for Lateral L5-S1 Spot

100-110 kVp @30-50 mAs

What is the CR for Lateral L5-S1 Spot

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

What is the technique for AP Axial Sacrum

80 kVp @15 mAs

What is the CR for AP Axial Sacrum

15 degrees Cephalic (S sound) directed 2'“ superior to pubic symphysis

What is the technique for AP Axial Coccyx

80 kVp @15 mAs

What is the CR for AP Axial Coccyx

10 degrees Caudal (K sound) directed 2” above pubic symphysis

What is the technique for Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx

80-90 kVp @50 mAs

What is the CR for Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx

3-4” posterior to ASIS

What is the technique for AP Axial SI joints

80 kVp @25 mAs

What is the CR for AP Axial SI Joints

angle 30-35 degrees cephalic (30 males, 35 for females) directed 2” below ASIS and msp

What is the technique for AP Oblique SI Joints (RPO/LPO)

80 kVp @20 mAs

What is the CR for AP Oblique SI Joints (RPO/LPO)

1” medial to the upside ASIS (mark side up)