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upper limb · AP / Lateral
Humerus AP & Lateral
Erect or supine, back against IR.
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How to perform this view
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Include shoulder and elbow joints.
- 02
AP: supinate hand, epicondyles parallel to IR.
- 03
Lateral: internally rotate, back of hand on hip.
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Trauma: do not rotate; use transthoracic lateral.
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CR to mid-humerus.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Erect or supine, back against IR.
Part: AP: arm externally rotated (epicondyles parallel). Lateral: internally rotated (epicondyles perpendicular).
Central ray & centring point
Perpendicular to mid-humerus.
Exposure factors
kVp
70-75 kVp
mAs
5-8 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
35 x 43 cm
Grid
Yes (if >10 cm)
Respiration
Suspended
Clinical indications
- Humeral shaft fracture
- Pathological fracture
Contraindications & precautions
- Gross deformity / open fracture - do not manipulate; adapt projection and use horizontal beam - no rotation in suspected fracture
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Entire humerus, both joints