X Ray Left Clavicle AP view & Lateral view

Clavicle AP is an anteroposterior X‑ray view of the collarbone where the beam passes front-to-back. It images the entire clavicle to assess fractures, displacement, deformity or healing. The patient stands or lies with the affected side against the detector; a slight cephalic angulation is often added to project the clavicle clear of the thorax for improved visualization.

Position the patient upright or supine, remove jewelry and shield gonads. Center the detector at the mid‑clavicle. Obtain an AP and an AP axial view with a 15–30° cephalic tube angle to project the clavicle above the thorax. Keep the arm by the side, immobilize if needed, and ask the patient to suspend respiration during exposure. Include the opposite clavicle for comparison when required.

Radiographic best view for a suspected clavicle fracture is an AP (anteroposterior) clavicle projection with a 15–30° cephalic (cephalad) tilt. This separates the clavicle from thoracic structures and better shows fracture location and displacement. Typically both standard AP and the cephalic-tilt view are obtained; CT may be added for medial or complex fractures.

AP clavicle is taken with the x‑ray beam perpendicular to the clavicle, giving a general view of its position. AP axial clavicle uses a cephalad angulation (about 15–30°) to lift the clavicle above the ribs and scapula, reducing overlap and better showing the shaft and fracture sites, especially at the medial or lateral ends. The axial view is preferred for suspected displacement or subtle fractures.

"Left shoulder AP" refers to an anteroposterior radiographic view of the left shoulder, where X-rays pass from front to back. It’s a standard plain X‑ray projection used to visualize the clavicle, acromion, glenoid, and humeral head to detect fractures, dislocations, joint space narrowing, arthritis, or prosthetic position. Often performed standing or supine with specific arm rotation for optimal detail.

Yes. Many clavicle fractures, especially midshaft that are non-displaced or minimally displaced, can heal without surgery using a sling, pain control and progressive physiotherapy. Typical healing takes about 6 to 12 weeks in adults. Surgery is recommended for markedly displaced or shortened fractures, open injuries, neurovascular compromise, skin tenting, or when nonunion/malunion occurs. See a clinician for diagnosis and follow-up X-rays.