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spine · PA Erect
Whole Spine Scoliosis Series
Patient standing, back to tube (PA reduces breast/thyroid dose).
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How to perform this view
- 01
Stand patient facing IR, feet shoulder-width apart.
- 02
No shoes; shield breasts/gonads as appropriate.
- 03
Use long IR or stitching DR.
- 04
CR to T10-T12 area to include C7 to iliac crests.
- 05
Expose with compensation filters.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Patient standing, back to tube (PA reduces breast/thyroid dose).
Part: Erect, no support; MSP centred; arms at sides.
Central ray & centring point
Perpendicular to centre of long IR (approx. T10).
Exposure factors
kVp
80-90 kVp
mAs
15-30 mAs
SID
180-200 cm
IR size
35 x 91 cm (or stitched)
Grid
Yes
Respiration
Suspended
Clinical indications
- Scoliosis measurement (Cobb angle)
- Follow-up of bracing
Contraindications & precautions
- Pregnancy (relative) - confirm LMP / 10-day rule, justify exposure and shield where possible
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Entire spine C7 to sacrum, iliac crests (Risser sign)