Shoulder

Garth Projection  

Indications for imaging

 

Anatomy  Demonstrated


Anatomy
Meschan, I. 1955 An Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy Saunders, London

 

Basic Patient Position



Patient Position
Meschan, I. 1955 An Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy Saunders, London

 

Radiation protection

 

Central Ray

 

Exposure Factors
Kv mAS FFD (cm) Grid Focus AEC Cassette
85 60 100 Yes Broad Yes 18 x 24 cm

 

Evaluation of the Image
ID and anatomical markers must be present and correct in the appropriate area of the film.
Optimal exposure should penetrate all the bone structures and contrast should be low enough to visualise fully the bone and soft tissue structures.



 Radiograph


Related Projections

 

Additional modalities