Ankle XRAY AP Flashcards

1
Q

Ankle AP
Positioning

A

Patient lies on table legs extended
Foot dorsi flexed
IF patient condition allows then plantar 90 to IR
Medial and lateral malleoli are equidistant from IR

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2
Q

Ankle AP
Collimation - Superiorly

A

Base of 5th Metatarsal

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3
Q

Ankle AP
Collimation - Inferiroly

A

Distal 1/3 tib or fib

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4
Q

Ankle AP
Collimation - Laterally

A

Skin margins

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4
Q

Ankle AP
Source image Distance

A

100-110cm

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