Apparatus for positioning and labeling an appendage in x-radiography
A frame for positioning and labeling an appendage relative to an x-ray cassette during x-radiography. In one embodiment, the frame includes an x-ray transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and a protrusion positioned on the first surface. The protrusion aids in the positioning of the appendage and preventing the first surface of the plate from being in contact with the x-ray cassette. In still yet another embodiment, the plate includes indicia for positioning the appendage. Another aspect of the invention is a method for positioning an appendage on x-ray cassette including the steps of: providing a frame having an x-ray transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and a protrusion positioned on the first surface; placing the plate on the x-ray cassette such that the second surface is in contact with the x-ray cassette; and placing the appendage on the plate.
1 . A frame for positioning an appendage on an x-ray cassette, the frame comprising:
an x-ray transparent or translucent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and
a protrusion positioned on the first surface of said plate;
said protrusion aiding in the positioning of said appendage and preventing said first surface of said plate from being in contact with said x-ray cassette.
2 . The frame of claim 1 , wherein said frame has a width is equal to approximately twice the width of said x-ray cassette.
3 . The frame of claim 1 , wherein said protrusion is a post.
4 . The frame of claim 1 , wherein said plate includes indicia for positioning said appendage.
5 . The plate of claim 4 , wherein the indicia indicate left and right appendage.
6 . A method for positioning an appendage on an x-ray cassette comprising the steps of:
providing a frame comprising:
an x-ray transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and
a protrusion positioned on said first surface of said plate;
placing said plate on said x-ray cassette such that said second surface is in contact with the x-ray cassette; and
placing said appendage on said plate in close juxtaposition to said protrusion.
7 . A frame for positioning an appendage on an x-ray cassette, the frame comprising:
an x-ray transparent or translucent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and
at least one indicium of handedness on one of said first and second surface.
8 . The frame of claim 7 wherein said indicium includes both let and right handed indicia.