Shoulder
Above ACJ to 4 cm below GHJ
Sagittals parallel to glenoid as per Image 1
Coronals perpendicular to sagittals
Elbow
6cm above to below radial tuberosity
Coronals parallel to distal humerus as per Image 1
Coronals also parallel to humerus as per image 2
Sagittals perpendicular to humeral line in image 1 and parallel to humerus as in image 3
Wrist
4 cm proximal to MCPJ's
Coronals between epicondyles as in Image 1
Sagittals perpendicular to coronals
Scaphoid
1cm proximal to CMCj's
Note correct reconstruction planes
Set Scaphoid sagittals on coronal images then use resulting images to set scaphoid coronals and axials as in Image 2 and 3
Thumb
Include entire digit.
Note correct reconstruction planes are coronal and sagittal to the thumb not the other fingers
Finger
Coverage: Include entire digit.
Note correct reconstruction planes are coronal and sagittal to the finger involved
Notes
Contact: eugene.mcnally@gmail.com

 MSK CT Protocols

Dr Eugene McNally