What is the central ray angulation used for the PA axial, ulnar-deviated wrist projection: a scaphoid wrist fracture is suspected, and the patient is unable to ulnar-deviate the wrist?
A) 15 degrees
B) 20 degrees
C) 5 to 10 degrees
D) 20 to 25 degrees

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The central ray angulation for a PA axial projection of the wrist when a scaphoid fracture is suspected and the patient cannot ulnar-deviate is typically 20 degrees.

What Is the Central Ray Angulation Used for the PA