X-ray Pediatrics

SKULL:

  • AP, LATERAL

SKULL FOR CRANIOSYNARTSTOSIS:

  • AP, TOWNES (30º CAUDAD CR 2.5” ABOVE GLABELLA), BOTH LATERALS, BOTH OBLIQUES

SOFT TISSUE NECK:

  • AP AND LATERAL (to include orbit, keep chin up)

SINUS:

  • WATERS, LAT. Should be shot shoulder to mid-skull to include adenoids, prevertebral soft tissue and frontal sinus (per memo dated 11/5/11).

C-SPINE:

  • AP, LATERAL, OPEN MOUTH (if old enough to cooperate)

C-SPINE FOR ATLANTOAXIAL INSTABILITY:

(Usually for children with Down Syndrome who are being checked off for safety in sports)12/30/21

  • AP, LATERAL, FLEXION

T-SPINE:

  • AP, LATERAL

L-SPINE:

  • AP, LATERAL

CHEST:

  • PA, LATERAL

PELVIS:  AP

HIP:

  • AP PELVIS, AP PELVIS W/BILAT FROG LEG. (remove diaper for study)

PEDIATRIC BONE SURVEY:

  • AP AND LATERAL SKULL
  • AP AND LATERAL C-SPINE (with swimmers if needed)
  • AP AND LATERAL T-SPINE (T and L-spine may be on one film if possible)
  • AP AND LATERAL L-SPINE (T and L-spine may be on one film if possible)
  • CHEST TO INCLUDE CLAVICLES
  • BILATERAL AP HUMERUS AND FOREARM
  • BILAT PA HAND
  • AP PELVIS
  • BILAT AP FEMUR
  • BILAT AP TIB-FIB
  • BILAT AP FEET

SHOULDER:

  • INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

HUMERUS:

  • AP, LATERAL

Updated 6.4.2021