"This projection is an orthogonal view of the PA wrist and is used to diagnose fractures and localise foreign bodies in paediatric patients. It also provides information on the type of wrist fracture, as an anteroposterior or posteroanterior dislocation can be diagnosed."
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Expected headings
"Immobilisation techniques"
"There is superimposition of the ulna head and distal radius. The 2nd to 5th metacarpals are also seen to be superimposed 2."
"Preparing the room beforehand (setting up the detector, exposure and preparing lead gowns) is important as paediatric patients may not remain still when their affected wrist is moved onto the detector."