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Cranioproximal-craniodistal oblique 4. Position the X-ray machine above the shoul-
VetBooks.ir (CrPr-CrDiO) or ‘skyline’ view of the der. A 100 cm focus–film distance is usually

not possible since the X-ray machine can-
proximal aspect of the humerus
(Figs 10.9–10.12) not be positioned high enough in relation
1. Flex the carpus and elbow joints with gloved to the humerus.
hands and bend the horse’s neck away from 5. Use a vertical X-ray beam.
the side of interest. Slight outward rotation 6. Centre the X-ray beam on the humeral
of the limb is usually helpful. tubercles.
2. Place the plate in a horizontal position fac- 7. Collimate around the shoulder.
ing upwards distal to the shoulder. 8. Exposure guide: 75 kVp, 30 mAs.
3. Place a R/L marker on the lateral side of the
plate.

Figure 10.9 Positioning to obtain a CrPr-CrDiO view of the shoulder.

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