Clavicle AP
Position the Patient
- Seated or standing
- Arm relaxed at side
- Shoulder in neutral position
Words That Work
“Stand with your back against the board. Let your arm hang naturally and drop your shoulders away from your ears. Lift your chin slightly and hold still.”
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AP clavicle positioning
Set Up the Shot
- Center here
- Central ray
- Mid‑clavicle
- Include this in the field
- Collimation
- Entire clavicle
- Set the distance
- SID
- 40"
- Check the technique
- Technique
- 70-75 kVp
- Follow facility protocols
Common Pitfalls
- •Rotation
- •Entire clavicle not included on IR
- •Clavicle not centered
Evaluate the Image
What should be visible?
- Entire clavicle
- AC and SC joints
Does the image pass?
- ✓No rotation
- ✓Entire clavicle included
- ✓Clavicle centered on IR