Sweeney R J
Radiol Technol. 1979 Nov-Dec;51(3):321-7.
A great deal of attention has been given over the years to the development of highly specialized x-ray equipment that, in many instances, has reduced the complex nature of the radiographic procedure. However, it is impossible, and probably always will be, to design equipment that will automatically produce the proper radiographic position. This will remain a distinct function of the technologist, and the individual's skill will have great bearing on the quality of the radiograph. One need only review the literature to realize how innovative our profession has been in developing countless numbers of radiographic positions for demonstrating specific anatomical regions. Moreover, many useful radiographic positions can be found that, for various reasons, never gained the level of acceptance perhaps anticipated by their originators. Consequently, the practical value of these positions often escapes our attention. To illustrate this point, I have selected a radiographic position described some thiry years ago for visualization of the mandibular condyle. It is my intent to demonstrate the practical value of this projection, as well as that of some others not usually thought of, for radiography of the mandibular condyle.
多年来，人们一直高度关注高度专业化的X射线设备的发展，在许多情况下，这种设备降低了放射成像程序的复杂性。然而，设计能够自动产生正确放射成像位置的设备是不可能的，而且可能永远如此。这仍然是技术人员的一项独特功能，个人技能将对射线照片的质量产生重大影响。人们只需查阅文献就能意识到，我们这个行业在开发无数用于显示特定解剖区域的放射成像位置方面是多么具有创新性。此外，还能找到许多有用的放射成像位置，由于各种原因，它们从未达到其发明者预期的接受程度。因此，这些位置的实用价值常常被我们忽视。为了说明这一点，我选择了一个大约三十年前描述的用于观察下颌髁突的放射成像位置。我的目的是展示这个投照以及其他一些通常未被想到的投照对于下颌髁突放射成像的实用价值。
