
When complete dynamics are ordered, the AP & LATERAL lumbosacral spine may be omitted at the Radiologist’s discretion. Either AP or LATERAL dynamic views may be ordered separately, …
The x-ray beam is angulated 10 degrees caudal and centered on the knee. Joint space narrowing is best appreciated on this view, as opposed to the Standing AP view, the purpose of which is …
Lumbar Spine X-ray Guideline Note: For initial evaluation after trauma, routine 3 view (AP/Lateral/L5-S1 Spot) is recommended unless requested by a spine surgeon.
Frog-leg X-ray View Position * Note: The greater trochanter is not visible when the patient is in the correct position.
Your goal is to describe it succinctly, yet with enough detail that if someone were listening to you on the phone without seeing the X-ray, they could reasonably sketch out a schematic that …
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Imaging Order Guide
General x-ray services are provided at our three outpatient clinics. Specialized general studies that require stitched films are performed only at our East Bend Clinic (Medical Center Drive).
X-RAY PROTOCOLS If number of views is listed on the order, default to the order If number of views is not listed on the order, follow Imaging Healthcare Specialists protocols NOTE: Only …