Thumb

Question 1

AP position

Answer 1

Rotate Hand Medially until posterior thumb is on the IR - pull 5th digit out of the way

Question 2

SID

Answer 2

48

Question 3

CR

Answer 3

Perp to MCP

Question 4

Collimation

Answer 4

1 in on all sides

Question 5

Technique

Answer 5

55@1.25

Question 6

Lateral Positioning

Answer 6

Hand flat in IR center and roll Medially

Question 7

Lateral Evaluation

Answer 7

True Lateral
Include distal thumb to the trapezium
Open IP and MCP
Soft Tissue
Collimation

Question 8

Pa Oblique Position

Answer 8

Hand flat. Thumb is naturally obliqued

Question 9

Oblique Evaluation

Answer 9

Proper Rotation
Open IP and MCP
Soft Tissue
Collimation
Include Distal thumb to trapezium

Question 10

AP Evaluation

Answer 10

Collimation
No Rotation
Soft Tissue
Include Distal Thumb to trapezium
Open IP and MCP