Background: Currently used positioning landmarks for the lateral scapula and Y projections often yield inconsistent results and lead to repeats.
Objective: To determine whether new positioning landmarks can help radiographers position the lateral scapula and Y projections more accurately.
Methods: Following laboratory experimentation on dry bone specimens, a small pilot study was conducted in the clinical setting to test the new landmarks.
Results: Laboratory and clinical testing of the use of the acromial tip and superior angle of the scapula suggest that these landmarks are easier to use and improve accuracy of positioning.