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upper limb · Inferosuperior Axial
Shoulder Axial (Inferosuperior Axillary)
Supine, arm abducted 90 deg.
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How to perform this view
- 01
Supine; raise shoulder 5 cm on pad.
- 02
Abduct arm 90 deg if possible.
- 03
Place IR vertical against superior shoulder.
- 04
Horizontal CR 15-30 deg medially through axilla.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Supine, arm abducted 90 deg.
Part: Arm abducted 90 deg, externally rotated; IR vertical above shoulder against neck.
Central ray & centring point
Horizontal, 15-30 deg medially through axilla to glenohumeral joint.
Exposure factors
kVp
70-80 kVp
mAs
10-15 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
18 x 24 cm
Grid
Yes
Respiration
Suspended
Clinical indications
- Dislocation direction
- Glenoid rim fracture
Contraindications & precautions
- Patient unable to abduct (acute dislocation) - use Y view / modified axial
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Glenohumeral joint
- Coracoid & acromion