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Lower Limb Comp Monday
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Minimum SID—
40 inches
IR size—
(10 × 12 inches),
lengthwise
Kvp Range
Digital systems—60 to 70 kV range
Patient Position
Place patient in the supine position; place pillow under patient’s head; legs should be fully extended.
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
CR
• CR perpendicular to IR, directed to a point midway between malleoli
Recommended Collimation
Collimate to lateral skin margins; include proximal one-half of metatarsals and distal tibia-fibula
Anatomy Demonstrated:
• Distal one-third of tibia-fibula, lateral and medial malleoli, and talus and proximal half of metatarsals should be demonstrated.
Author
MYKE
ID
249275
Card Set
Lower Limb Comp Monday
Description
AP PROJECTION: ANKLE
Updated
11/27/2013, 5:19:19 AM
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