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
2
Q
Ankle AP
Collimation - Superiorly
A
Base of 5th Metatarsal
3
Q
Ankle AP
Collimation - Inferiroly
A
Distal 1/3 tib or fib
4
Q
Ankle AP
Collimation - Laterally
A
Skin margins
4
Q
Ankle AP
Source image Distance
A
100-110cm