AP Shoulder with Internal Rotation
Figure 2-19. The acromion process of the shoulder must be 2 inches below the upper
film border.
c. Immobilization. You must instruct the patient to hold still and not to breathe
at the appropriate times. You may also wish to use positioning sponges and sandbags
and straps (figure 2-20) that won't interfere with the examination to help hold the patient
still for the exposure.
Figure 2-20. Sponges, sandbags, and straps may be used for immobilizing the pady
part to be radiographed.
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