Spine

Swimmer's (Cervicothoracic Lateral)

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Quick technique

kVp

85–95

mAs

15–25

SID

40–72 in

Grid

Yes

Detector

24x30 cm.

Breath

Suspend on expiration.

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Patient position

Upright or supine, true lateral.

Part position

Arm closer to tube raised over head; arm farther from tube depressed and pulled inferiorly.

Central ray

Perpendicular to T1 (or 5° caudal if shoulders cannot be staggered).

IR placement

24x30 cm.

TechniqueDefault

kVp

85–95

mAs

15–25

SID

40–72 in

Grid

Yes

Breath

Suspend on expiration.

Detector

24x30 cm.

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Anatomy coverage

C5–T3 with C7/T1 junction free of shoulder superimposition.

Tech pearls

Stagger the shoulders — one up, one down.
Higher kVp needed than routine lateral.

Image evaluation

C7/T1 junction visible between humeri
Humeri NOT superimposed over each other

Common mistakes

Both shoulders at the same level
Underexposure

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Anatomy overview

C5–T3C7/T1 junction

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