Which of the following is an alternate view that can be used to demonstrate the coronoid process when the patient is unable to fully extend the arm?
Coyle method
Stetcher method
lateromedial projection
Jone's method
Coyle method
Rationale: The Coyle method is a specialty projection that can be used alternatively if a patient cannot fully extend the arm for an AP oblique with internal rotation. The Coyle method will allow the patient to flex the elbow 80 degrees, the hand remains pronated, and the central ray is angled 45 degrees from the shoulder to enter the mid elbow joint.
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