"The shoulder AP view is a standard projection that makes up the two view shoulder series. The projection demonstrates the shoulder in its natural anatomical position allowing for adequate radiographic examination of the entire clavicle and scapula, as well as the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints of the shoulder girdle."
"SID100 cm"
"the entire clavicle is visualised alongside the glenoid cavity and scapula in the AP position"
"An open glenohumeral joint is a sign of over rotation toward the affected side. This results in a more AP glenoid view, and although diagnostically relevant to shoulder pathology, it is not an accurate representation of the surrounding structures."
"centring point2.5 cm inferior to the coracoid process, or 2 cm inferior to the lateral clavicle at the level of the glenohumeral joint"
"collimation"
"orientation landscape"
"detector size24 cm x 30 cm"
"exposure"
"SID100 cm"
"gridyes (this can vary departmentally)"
"orientation landscape"
"The shoulder AP view is a standard projection that makes up the two view shoulder series. The projection demonstrates the shoulder in its natural anatomical position allowing for adequate radiographic examination of the entire clavicle and scapula, as well as the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints of the shoulder girdle."
"This view helps in visualising potential fractures or dislocations to the proximal humerus and shoulder girdle in a trauma setting. Additionally, this view is useful in assessing for degenerative diseases which may be seen as calcium deposits in bursal structures, muscles or tendons around the shoulder."