Congenital Clubfoot

Question 1

Projections for Congenital Clubfoot

Answer 1

•AP Projection (Kite Method)
•Lateral Projection (Kite Method) Mediolateral
•Kandel Method (Dorsoplantar Axial Projection)

Question 2

AP Projection (Kite Method)
Central Ray

Answer 2

15° posteriorly to tarsals

Question 3

Structures Shown

• True relationship of
  bones & ossification centers of tarsals
• Degree of forefoot
  adduction & calcaneus inversion

Answer 3

AP Projection (Kite Method)

Question 4

Lateral Projection (Kite Method) Mediolateral
Central Ray

Answer 4

Perpendicular to midtarsal area

Question 5

Structures Shown

• Anterior talar subluxation
• Degree of plantar flexion
  (equinus)

Answer 5

Lateral Projection (Kite Method) Mediolateral

Question 6

Kandel Method (Dorsoplantar Axial Projection)
Central Ray

Answer 6

40° anteriorly entering lower leg

Question 7

Structures Shown

• 15° posteriorly to tarsals
• Calcaneus

Answer 7

Kandel Method (Dorsoplantar Axial Projection)