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23 mar 2023 · The sacrum anteroposterior (AP) view is used to demonstrate the sacrum and its articulations. The efficacy of this radiographic projection is debatable, with radiographers encouraged to follow department protocol when imaging this region 1.
The sacrum AP view is a radiographic projection used to demonstrate the sacrum and its articulations.
23 mar 2023 · The AP sacrum projection is part of the sacroiliac series that includes an oblique projection (PA/AP) of the joint on both sides. Although usually taken as an AP projection it can also be taken PA with a reverse caudal central ray angulation of 30° to 35° when patients cannot assume supine position 1.
AP Sacrum. This is an AP View of the sacrum. Since the sacrum is tilted posteriorly, this view is obtained with the x-ray beam directed at a slight angle; from inferior to superior in order to obtain a true AP view of the body of the sacrum.
6 sty 2015 · Proper Collimation: Sacroiliac (SI) joints and the first two segments of sacrum must be in center of radiograph or in the collimated field. Exposure Criteria: Optimal density should visualize all of the sacrum and the margins of the SI joints spaces.
2 sty 2023 · The pubic symphysis and sacral foramen should not overlap. The pelvis should project symmetrically without torsion. The median sacral crest, sacral foramen, and ala of sacrum should be observable. The sacroiliac joint should be widely observed when the patient is photographed in the prone position. Videos
Routine: 3 views. AP SACRUM with central ray angled 15 degrees cephalad. AP COCCYX with central ray angled 10 degrees caudad.
