Can all joints be photographed in anterior and lateral positions? Please give me some examples

All joints can be photographed in an ortholateral position (technically possible), but from the doctor's point of view, some joints or bones are not recommended to be photographed in a lateral position, and some joints or bones are not significant enough to be photographed in a lateral position, and it is a waste of the patient's money (e.g., if there are many bone fragments, the osteoarthritis is not obvious when taking lateral photographs)

Example 1, metacarpal bones: generally, the radiographs are taken as orthogonal oblique photographs, and if you photograph a lateral photograph of a metacarpal bone, basically no one can see the bone structure;

Example 2, foot bones: usually the radiograph is taken as orthogonal oblique photographs. If a lateral view of the metacarpal is taken, basically no one will be able to see the structure of the bone;

Example 2, the foot bone: Generally, an orthopantomogram or oblique view of the foot bone is taken, and the principle is the same as that of the metacarpal bone.

Example 3, sternocostal joints: these are commonly photographed in orthopantomograms or oblique radiographs. As there are ribs on both sides of the chest, it is not possible to visualize the structure of the thoracic-ribcage joints on lateral radiographs;

Example 4, Hip joints: generally, orthopantomograms are taken, but lateral radiographs are not meaningful. If necessary, oblique films can be taken;

Example 5, knee: the common film is orthopedic and lateral, if necessary, knee oblique film or knee axial film can be taken.

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