Post by jfeltes on May 29, 2010 21:42:57 GMT -5
Digits, 2nd through 5th
IR
8x10
LW or
CW for two or more images on one plate
Position of Pt.
seat patient at the end of the radiographic table.
PA
Position of Part for digits 2 through 5
Place the etended digit with the Palmar surface down on the IR
;D Seperate the digits, slightly and center the digit under examination to the midline portion of the IR
Center the Pip Joint to the IR
Central Ray
Perpendicular to the PIP joint of the affected digit
Collimate to the digit under examination
Include another digit for comparison
Evaluation Criteria
No rotation of the digit
Entire digit from fingertip to distal portion
No soft tissue overlap from adjacent digits
Open interphalangeal and MCP joint spaces without overlap of bones
Soft tissue and bony trabeculation
IR
8x10
LW or
CW for two or more images on one plate
Position of Pt.
seat patient at the end of the radiographic table.PA
Position of Part for digits 2 through 5
Place the etended digit with the Palmar surface down on the IR;D Seperate the digits, slightly and center the digit under examination to the midline portion of the IR
Center the Pip Joint to the IRCentral Ray
Perpendicular to the PIP joint of the affected digit
Collimate to the digit under examination
Include another digit for comparisonEvaluation Criteria
No rotation of the digit
Entire digit from fingertip to distal portion
No soft tissue overlap from adjacent digits
Open interphalangeal and MCP joint spaces without overlap of bones
Soft tissue and bony trabeculation 