"This projection is useful for diagnosing subtle wrist fractures and determining their location, particularly in adults. However, the oblique view may not always be performed in paediatric imaging, as the additional information it provides beyond the PA and lateral views may not justify the radiation dose to the child."
"SID"
Expected headings
"Immobilisation techniques"
"There is slight superimposition of the ulna head and distal radius. The 3rd to 5th metacarpals are also slightly 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."