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IR size—
- (10 × 12 inches),
- lengthwise
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Kvp Range
Digital systems—60 to 70 kV range
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Patient Position
Place patient in the supine position; place pillow under patient’s head; legs should be fully extended.
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Part Position
- Do not force dorsiflexion of the foot; allow it to remain in its natural position
- • Adjust the foot and ankle for a true AP projection.
- Ensure that the entire lower leg is not rotated. The intermalleolar line should not be parallel to IR
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CR
• CR perpendicular to IR, directed to a point midway between malleoli
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Recommended Collimation
Collimate to lateral skin margins; include proximal one-half of metatarsals and distal tibia-fibula
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Anatomy Demonstrated:
• Distal one-third of tibia-fibula, lateral and medial malleoli, and talus and proximal half of metatarsals should be demonstrated.
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