Shoulder (Trauma)
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Transthoracic Lateral

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Upright or supine; do not rotate the arm.
Part position
Arm in sling / position of comfort.
Central ray
Varies per projection.
IR placement
24x30 cm.

Tech pearls

  • Scapular Y is the workhorse — diagnoses dislocations clearly.
  • Transthoracic: have patient gently breathe to blur ribs and clear the humerus.
Scapular YSeries overview