Never include the chest and abdomen in the AP humerus. That is an instant fail. At 2.30 we see the positioning for the AP humerus but there is no way that projection will produce a lateral elbow. Instead, always do it PA so the entire humerus can be pressed up against the bucky. This will be more comfortable for the patient, particularly if there have a fracture. Instead of using centring points, use accurate collimation.
@@knowing11-v2l Why? Obviously centring points mean more radiation dose. It is following instructions from the 1920s which was 50 years before the development of the Light Beam Diaphragm. Perhaps you have never seen accurate collimated radiography because to do it means rejecting the text book. Look at the usual standard I produce in lateral lumbar spines ua-cam.com/video/255Z8dtPNpk/v-deo.htmlsi=7N0Q6L_xN0n1Y127. Radiography can be an art form that progresses toward perfection or be stuck in following outdated instructions. One problem with centring points is it stops you from applying the geometric principles of a projection and stops you from understanding anatomy. Can you pass this test ua-cam.com/video/mZPD_gLs5Dw/v-deo.htmlsi=QZ-Eoz8MjfZ4IDeA
@@Elizahhh IIf it has not fracture, the technique used will work, but if the humerus is fractured, the arm will be in a sling and the technique shown will not work. In that case, a PA with the humus pressed against the bucky is the only way to get a lateral
What about having the patient face the bucky (PA)?
This will give the humerus more contact with the IR + it's a more true lateral?
Never include the chest and abdomen in the AP humerus. That is an instant fail. At 2.30 we see the positioning for the AP humerus but there is no way that projection will produce a lateral elbow. Instead, always do it PA so the entire humerus can be pressed up against the bucky. This will be more comfortable for the patient, particularly if there have a fracture. Instead of using centring points, use accurate collimation.
You seem very knowledgeable are you a radiographer?
telling students to not learn centering points is crazy
@@knowing11-v2l Why? Obviously centring points mean more radiation dose. It is following instructions from the 1920s which was 50 years before the development of the Light Beam Diaphragm. Perhaps you have never seen accurate collimated radiography because to do it means rejecting the text book. Look at the usual standard I produce in lateral lumbar spines ua-cam.com/video/255Z8dtPNpk/v-deo.htmlsi=7N0Q6L_xN0n1Y127. Radiography can be an art form that progresses toward perfection or be stuck in following outdated instructions. One problem with centring points is it stops you from applying the geometric principles of a projection and stops you from understanding anatomy. Can you pass this test ua-cam.com/video/mZPD_gLs5Dw/v-deo.htmlsi=QZ-Eoz8MjfZ4IDeA
At 2.30 it shows the positioning for the Lateral Humerus . … I’m a student and I’m confused now
@@Elizahhh IIf it has not fracture, the technique used will work, but if the humerus is fractured, the arm will be in a sling and the technique shown will not work. In that case, a PA with the humus pressed against the bucky is the only way to get a lateral