Digits 2-5
PA
IR Size: 8x10 TT
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:110,2

Positioning:
  • Hand Pronated
  • Fingers slightly apart

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ PIP
  •

Collimation:
  • to Distal MC

Respiration:
  •

Eval Criteria:
  • NR-Equal concavity & soft tissue on both sides; Fingernail centered
  • Open IP's & MCP
  • Fingertip to distal portion of adjoining metacarpal
  • No ST overlap of adjacent digits

PA Oblique
IR Size: 8x10 TT
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:114,6

Positioning:
  • 45° Laterally (use foam if needed)
  • Get digit as close to IR as possible
  • Make sure digit is ||
  • Opt. Medial Rotation of #2

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ PIP
  •

Collimation:
  • to Distal MC

Respiration:
  •

Eval Criteria:
  • No SI of adjacent digits of Proximal phalanx or MCP Joint
  • Open IP's & MCP
  • Digit rotated 45°

Lateral
IR Size: 8x10 TT
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:112,4

Positioning:
  • Digits 2&3 Radial(Lateral) (ML)
  • Digits 4&5 Ulnar(Medial) (LM)
  • Tape #3, Tongue Depressor #4; (Make sure ||)
  • Sandbag Elbow if Raised

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ PIP
  •

Collimation:
  • to Distal MC

Respiration:
  •

Eval Criteria:
  • NR-Concave Anterior & fingernail in profile; No obstruction of Proximal phalanx or MCP
  • Open IP's