"anterior and posterior to include the anterior margin of all thoracic vertebrae and posterior to include the posterior column elements."
"This projection is utilised in many imaging contexts including trauma, postoperatively, and for chronic conditions. It can help to visualise any compression fractures, subluxation or kyphosis, and is used in conjunction with the AP view to complete a thoracic spine series."
"SID"
"orientation "
"This projection is utilised in many imaging contexts including trauma, postoperatively, and for chronic conditions. It can help to visualise any compression fractures, subluxation or kyphosis, and is used in conjunction with the AP view to complete a thoracic spine series."
"the patient is erect, supine or lateral decubitus depending on clinical history"
"exaggerated thoracic kyphosis can mean the field of view is wide and can include the majority of the anterior thorax; be aware of this when collimating and choosing the coronal centring point"
"when moving the patient's arm be aware of any concurrent shoulder girdle injuries; if the patient is unable to extend the humeri 90º to the thorax, place an immobilisation wedge over the thorax and ask them to extend their arms over this equipment; this will help to decrease superimposition whilst maintaining a level of patient comfort"
"when moving the patient's arm be aware of any concurrent shoulder girdle injuries; if the patient is unable to extend the humeri 90º to the thorax, place an immobilisation wedge over the thorax and ask them to extend their arms over this equipment; this will help to decrease superimposition whilst maintaining a level of patient comfort"