Enter the (also known as the apical oblique or Garth view). While it isn’t ordered as often as a standard AP or Y-view, it is one of the most underrated projections in the shoulder series.
Success in the half axial view relies heavily on the radiographer's ability to angle the X-ray beam and position the receptor to compensate for the patient's inability to move. There are several variations of this technique, but the most common is the or the Trauma Axillary View . half axial view shoulder
: Unlike standard axial views (like the Lawrence method ) that require the patient to lift their arm (abduction), the modified trauma axial view allows for imaging with minimal to no patient movement . Enter the (also known as the apical oblique or Garth view)
A standard axillary view requires the patient to abduct their arm between 70 and 90 degrees. For a patient with a fractured humerus or a dislocated shoulder, this movement is agonizing and potentially dangerous, risking neurovascular injury. There are several variations of this technique, but