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upper limb · AP / Lateral
Forearm AP & Lateral
Seated at end of table, arm fully extended.
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How to perform this view
- 01
Include both wrist and elbow joints.
- 02
AP: supinate hand, epicondyles parallel to IR.
- 03
Lateral: flex elbow 90 deg, ulnar side down.
- 04
CR to mid-forearm.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Seated at end of table, arm fully extended.
Part: AP: hand supinated, shoulder at table level. Lateral: elbow 90 deg, thumb up.
Central ray & centring point
Perpendicular to mid-forearm.
Exposure factors
kVp
60-70 kVp
mAs
3-5 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
35 x 43 cm (split) or 30 x 40
Grid
No
Respiration
N/A
Clinical indications
- Radius/ulna shaft fractures
- Monteggia / Galeazzi injuries
Contraindications & precautions
- Gross deformity / open fracture - do not manipulate; adapt projection and use horizontal beam
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Both joints included
- Radius & ulna shafts