Sternoclavicular Articulations Study

PA Projection

1. Patient in prone position;
2. Upper limbs along the side of the body.

Central ray perpendicular at the level T2-T3.

Respiration:Suspended at the end of expiration.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Both sternoclavicular joints in the center of the image;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).

PA Oblique Projection - RAO

1. Patient in prone position;
2. Rotation of the patient (25º) keeping the affected side adjacent to the IP.

Central ray perpendicular at the level T2-T3.

Respiration: Suspended at the end of expiration.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Sternoclavicular joint in the center of the image and with joint space opened;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).