Imaging a patient with a 25 degree RPO position will visualize:

the right SI joint
both SI joints
L5-S1
the left SI joint


the left SI joint

Rationale: Posterior oblique positions will open up the SI joint furthest from the IR or "side up." RPO will show the left SI joint.

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