Unlike the standard axillary view which requires 70–90 degrees of abduction, the half axial or modified trauma axial view can be performed with much less arm movement. The patient can be seated or supine.

For a true half-axial, you want the beam perpendicular to the scapular spine. Palpate the spine of the scapula—your angle should be parallel to it.

Don’t let the "half" in the name fool you. This view provides you need for the superior shoulder. Next time you are reading a shoulder series and you can’t see the AC joint or the acromial spur, ask yourself: “Where is the half-axial?”

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Unlike the standard axillary view which requires 70–90 degrees of abduction, the half axial or modified trauma axial view can be performed with much less arm movement. The patient can be seated or supine.

For a true half-axial, you want the beam perpendicular to the scapular spine. Palpate the spine of the scapula—your angle should be parallel to it. half axial view shoulder

Don’t let the "half" in the name fool you. This view provides you need for the superior shoulder. Next time you are reading a shoulder series and you can’t see the AC joint or the acromial spur, ask yourself: “Where is the half-axial?” Unlike the standard axillary view which requires 70–90

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