Lateral knee WB Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral Knee WB
Positioning
A
- The patient stands with lateral aspect of knee against the IR
- Step unaffected leg backwards so the affected knee is bent 30 degrees
- Tibia parallel to the detector
- Hips are straight
2
Q
Lateral Knee WB
Collimation - SUPERIOR
A
Distal 1/3 femur
3
Q
Lateral Knee WB
Collimation - Inferior
A
Proximal 1/3 of the tib and fib
4
Q
Lateral Knee WB
Collimation -Anterior Posterior
A
SKIN margins
5
Q
Lateral Knee WB
SID
A
100-110