If the patient cannot elevate the unaffected shoulder for a transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder,what central ray orientation is needed?

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If the unaffected shoulder cannot be elevated, the central ray should be angled 10 to 15 degrees cephalad to prevent superimposition of the shoulders and to obtain a clear image of the affected shoulder.

If the Patient Cannot Elevate the Unaffected Shoulder for a Transthoracic