Table 1 Swimmer's radiographs – inadequacies and reasons for inadequacy
From: The Swimmer's view: does it really show what it is supposed to show? A retrospective study
Swimmer's view n = 100 | Adequate – 55/100 (55%) | Inadequate – 45/100 (45%) |
|---|---|---|
Inadequate Swimmer's n = 45 | C7/T1 junction & body not clear – 45/45 (100%) | Soft tissues not clear – 19/45 (42.2%) |
Reason for inadequacy | Poor exposure 24/45 (53.3%) | Overlapping bones – 21/45 (46.6%) |