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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 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. Indications.
The sacrum AP view is a radiographic projection used to demonstrate the sacrum and its articulations.
2 sie 2018 · Abstract. Introduction: Multiple cadaver and radiographic analyses have been performed to define the surgical anatomy of the sacrum and pelvis. We provide a comprehensive review of this information, creating an accurate anatomic guide for practice and research. Methods:
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.
Routine: 3 views. AP SACRUM with central ray angled 15 degrees cephalad. AP COCCYX with central ray angled 10 degrees caudad.
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 .
