- Discussion:
- the name given to the 40 deg cephalic tilt view of the
SC joints;
- used to visualize the sternoclavicular joints and medial 1/3 of the
clavicles for fractures or dislocation;
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SC joints are visualized on the same film and compared side to side;
- Technique:
- patient is supine;
- non rigid 11 x 14 inch cassette is placed under the upper chest,
shoulders, and neck;
- beam is angled 40 deg. off verticle centered on the sternum;
- tube to cassette distance is 60 deg for adults and 40 deg for child;
- CT scan best evaluates the s-c joint;
