Common radiographic views for identifying fractures by location

Anatomic region	Plain radiograph fracture views
Wrist	AP, lateral Oblique: fracture suspected but AP and lateral negative* Scaphoid: scaphoid fracture suspected
Elbow	AP, lateral, oblique
Shoulder	AP, scapular Y, axillary
Knee	AP, lateral, oblique^¶ (internal or external rotated) Sunrise (axial, tangential): patellar injury
Foot	AP, lateral Oblique: if fracture seen on AP or lateral
Tibia, femur, forearm	AP, lateral
Ankle	AP, lateral, and mortise^Δ

AP: anterior-posterior.
* Provides view of the scaphoid-trapezoid-trapezium articulation.
¶ Provides a different projection of the femoral condyles and tibial tuberosities as well as a cleaner view of the medial and lateral margins of the patella.
Δ Mortise view requires 10 to 20 degrees of internal rotation and allows the tibia and fibula to be viewed without superimposition.

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Common radiographic views for identifying fractures by location