Landmarks for lateral scapula and scapular Y positioning.
BACKGROUND
Currently used positioning landmarks for the lateral scapula and Y projections often yield inconsistent results and lead to repeats.


OBJECTIVE
To determine whether new positioning landmarks can help radiographers position the lateral scapula and Y projections more accurately.


METHODS
Following laboratory experimentation on dry bone specimens, a small pilot study was conducted in the clinical setting to test the new landmarks.


RESULTS
Laboratory and clinical testing of the use of the acromial tip and superior angle of the scapula suggest that these landmarks are easier to use and improve accuracy of positioning.
Johnston
James
J
Department of Radiologic Sciences, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA. james.johnston@mwsu.edu
Killion
Jeff
J
Comello
Robert
R
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D012540:Scapula / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education*