Many of us do not know what is necessary for a skeletal survey and what the indications are….
Well…to cut it short…Here’s some knowledge about Skeletal survey.
Definition
A skeletal survey is a systematically performed series of radiographic images that encompasses the entire skeleton or those anatomic regions appropriate for the
clinical indications.
Indications and parts to be x-rayed as below:
1. NAI ( NON ACCIDENTAL INJURY )
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CHEST
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AP / PA view, erect if possible
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SKULL
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AP/LATERAL
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LUMBAR SPINE
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LATERAL
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PELVIS WITH LL
(In 1 film where possible,if not then 2 films.)
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AP to include the toes
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BOTH UL
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AP, done separately to include finger tips.
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2) FOR GENETIC ABNORMALITIES
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CHEST
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AP/PA, erect whenever possible
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SKULL
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LATERAL
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LUMBAR SPINE
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LATERAL
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PELVIS
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AP
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L SIDE UL
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AP
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L SIDE LL
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AP
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3) RENAL OSTEODYSTROPHIES
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CHEST
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PA/AP
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SKULL
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LATERAL
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LUMBAR SPINE
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LATERAL
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PELVIS
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AP
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BOTH HANDS
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PA
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That’s all for today…..Enjoy!
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