SESAMOIDS Flashcards
1
Q
PP: Prone; dorsiflex great toe; ankle elevated; ball of foot ┴ IR
RP: 1st MTP joint
CR: Perpendicular
SS: MT head & sesamoids in profile
A
LEWIS METHOD
TANGENTIAL PROJECTION
2
Q
PP: Seated; plantar 75o to IR; toe flexed & hold w/ strip gauze bandage; foot medial border ┴ to IR
RP: 1st MTP head
CR: ┴
SS: MT head & sesamoids in profile
A
HOLLY METHOD
TANGENTIAL PROJECTION
3
Q
PP: Lateral recumbent; patient lie against unaffected side; limb partially extended; foot in lateral position; 1st MTP joint ┴ to IR
RP: Prominence of 1st MTP joint
CR: 40o toward the heel
SS: Sesamoids with slight overlap
A
CAUSTON METHOD
TANGENTIAL PROJECTION
