Skeletal survey protocol
Body part | View |
---|---|
AP, anteroposterior; PA, posteroanterior. | |
Skull | AP and lateral |
Chest | AP |
Abdomen (+ pelvis) | AP |
Dorsolumbar spine | Lateral |
Humerus | AP upper limb |
Radius/ulna | AP upper limb |
Hand | PA |
Femur | AP |
Tibia/fibula | AP lower leg |
Foot | AP |
Ankles | AP collimated |
Knees | AP collimated |
Additional views | Radiologist discretion |