X-Ray Protocols

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SonoAcademy X-Ray Protocols

Radiographic positioning protocols and quick navigation guide

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🫁 Chest X-Ray

• CXR PA View
• CXR AP View
• CXR LAT View
• CXR Oblique View [RAO]
• CXR Oblique View [LAO]
• CXR Right Decubitus View
• CXR Left Decubitus View
• CXR Semi-Erect AP
• CXR Expiratory View [PA]
• CXR Portable Chest X-ray [PA]
• CXR Pediatric Chest X-ray [PA]
• CXR Pediatric Insp-Exp
• CXR Trauma AP
• CXR Cross-Table Lateral

🦴 Spine X-Ray

• Cervical Spine AP / LAT
• Cervical Spine Flexion / Extension
• Thoracic Spine AP / LAT
• Lumbar Spine AP / LAT
• Lumbosacral Spine AP / LAT
• Sacrum & Coccyx
• Scoliosis Study (Whole Spine)
• Trauma Spine Series
• Degenerative Changes Evaluation
• Disc Space Narrowing Assessment
• Spondylolisthesis Evaluation
• Post-operative Spine Evaluation

🦷 Mandible / TM Joint / Temporal Bone X-Ray

• Mandible AP View
• Mandible LAT Oblique View
• TM Joint (Open Mouth)
• TM Joint (Closed Mouth)
• TM Joint Dynamic Study
• Temporal Bone (Schuller's View)
• Temporal Bone (Stenver's View)
• Mastoid Air Cells Evaluation
• Facial Trauma Evaluation
• TM Joint Degenerative Changes

💀 Skull & Facial Bones X-Ray

• Skull AP View
• Skull Lateral View
• Skull PA (Caldwell View)
• Towne's View
• Schüller View
• Law's View
• Stenvers View
• Mastoid Series
• Facial Bones (Waters View)
• Facial Bones (Caldwell View)
• Zygomatic Arch View
• Nasal Bone View
• Orbital View
• Trauma Skull Series

👁️ Paranasal Sinuses & Orbits X-Ray

• PNS X-Ray
• Orbit X-Ray
• Optic Foramen

🫃 Abdomen & Pelvis X-Ray

• Abdomen AP View (Supine)
• Abdomen Erect View
• Abdomen Decubitus View
• KUB X-Ray
• Abdomen Cross-Table
• Pelvis Inlet
• Pelvis Outlet
• Trauma Pelvis X-ray
• Pelvis AP View
• Trauma Abdomen X-ray
• Pediatric Pelvis X-ray
• Sacroiliac Joint View

💪 Upper Limb X-Ray MSK

• Clavicle [AP/Axial]
• Clavicle AP
• Clavicle Axial
• Scapula AP/LAT
• Scapula AP
• Scapula LAT
• Humerus AP/LAT
• Humerus AP
• Humerus LAT
• Forearm AP/LAT
• Forearm AP
• Forearm LAT
• Hand AP/Oblique
• Hand AP
• Hand Oblique
• Fingers AP/Oblique
• Fingers AP
• Fingers Oblique
• Thumb AP/Oblique
• Thumb AP
• Thumb Oblique

🦾 Upper Limb X-Ray Joint

• Shoulder Joint AP/Lateral
• Shoulder Joint AP
• Shoulder Joint Lateral
• AC Joint AP/Oblique
• AC Joint AP
• AC Joint Oblique
• Sternoclavicular Joint AP/Oblique
• Sternoclavicular Joint AP
• Sternoclavicular Joint Oblique
• Elbow Joint AP/Lateral
• Elbow Joint AP
• Elbow Joint Lateral
• Wrist Joint AP/Lateral
• Wrist Joint AP
• Wrist Joint LAT
• Radioulnar Joint AP/Lateral
• Radioulnar Joint AP
• Radioulnar Joint LAT

🦵 Lower Limb X-Ray MSK

• Pelvis with Both Hips AP/Lateral
• AP Pelvis View
• Standing Pelvis View
• False Profile View
• Judet Views
• Inlet Pelvis View
• Outlet Pelvis View
• Femur AP / LAT
• Femur AP
• Femur LAT
• Knee (Weight Bearing View)
• Tibia & Fibula AP/LAT
• Tibia & Fibula AP
• Tibia & Fibula LAT
• Foot AP / Oblique
• Foot AP
• Foot Oblique
• Calcaneum (Heel Bone)
• Toes AP/LAT
• Toes AP
• Toes LAT
• Toes (Oblique)
• Toe Series
• Trauma Lower Limb Series
• Post-operative Evaluation

🦿 Lower Limb X-Ray Joints

• Hip Joint (AP / Lateral)
• AP Hip View
• Lateral Hip View
• Frog-Leg LAT View
• Cross-Table LAT View
• Dunn View
• Modified Dunn View
• Trauma AP Hip
• Weight-Bearing AP Hip
• Postoperative Hip View
• Knee Joint (AP / Lateral)
• Knee Joint AP
• Knee Joint Lateral
• Ankle Joint (AP / Lateral)
• Ankle Joint AP
• Ankle Joint Lateral

👦 Special & Pediatric X-Ray

• Neonatal Chest X-ray
• Pediatric Chest X-ray
• Pediatric Abdomen X-ray
• Skeletal Survey (Pediatric)
• Bone Age Assessment (Hand & Wrist)
• Foreign Body Detection (Pediatric)
• Congenital Anomaly Evaluation
• Pediatric Spine X-ray
• Pediatric Hip (DDH X-ray)
• Trauma Pediatric Series
• Growth Plate Evaluation
• Post-operative Pediatric Evaluation

📷 Special Radiography X-Ray

• Stress View
• Skyline Patella
• Tangential View
• Tunnel View
• Merchant View
• Sunrise View
• Stress Varus View
• Stress Valgus View
• Functional Stress View

💉 Contrast Media Studies X-Ray

• Barium Swallow
• Barium Meal
• Barium Follow Through
• Barium Enema
• IVU / IVP (Intravenous Urography)
• RGU/MCU
• MCU (Micturating Cystourethrogram)
• RGU (Retrograde Urethrogram)
• HSG (Hysterosalpingography)
• Fistulogram Male
• Fistulogram Female
• Sialography
• ERCP (Contrast Study)
• Fluoroscopy-Guided Contrast Studies
• Sinogram / Fistulogram
• Myelography
• Arthrography
• Dacryocystography
• Venography
• Angiography (Conventional)

Owner

Prepared for SonoAcademy

Author name: R. K. Mourl (Radio-imaging Technologist)

Declaration

This page is for educational and protocol-reference purposes. Final imaging decisions should follow local department policy and radiologist instructions.

Necessary Notes

• Confirm patient identity before imaging.
• Check pregnancy status when applicable.
• Use radiation protection and ALARA principles.
• Record exposure and positioning as per local protocol.