Toes Positioning Flashcards

1
Q

What SID is used for toe views?

A

40”

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2
Q

What IR is used for toe views?

A

10x12

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3
Q

What structures are seen for an AP/AP axial projection of toe?

A
  • AP projection of entire toe through the distal metatarsal
  • No rotation of phalanges
  • Open IP & MTP joint spaces
  • Distal ends of metatarsals seen
  • Soft tissue and bony trabeculation seen
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4
Q

How is the patient positioned for an AP/AP axial projection of toe?

A
  • Patient supine or sitting on table
  • Bend patients knee
  • Place foot flat on IR
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5
Q

Where is the CR for an AP/AP axial projection of 1st digit toe?

A

Perpendicular to IP joint

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6
Q

Where is the CR for an AP/AP axial projection of digits 2-5 toe?

A

Perpendicular to PIP joint

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7
Q

Is there an angle for an AP projection of toe?

A

No

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8
Q

What is the angle of the CR for an AP axial projection of toe?

A

15 degrees cephalic

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9
Q

What are the structures seen for a 30-degree medial oblique toe view(1&2) ?

A
  • Affected toe in the medial oblique aspect
  • Soft tissue and bony trabeculation detail
  • Open IP & MTP joint spaces
  • Distal ends of metatarsals
  • 1st MTP joint not always open
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10
Q

Which oblique view do you use to image the 1st & 2nd phalanges (toes)?

A

30 degree medial oblique

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11
Q

Which toes are being imaged when using a 30 degree medial oblique view?

A

1st & 2nd digits (toes)

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12
Q

How is the patient positioned for a 30-degree medial oblique toe view(1st & 2nd) ?

A
  • Begin in AP position
  • Medially rotate foot
  • Toes should form 30-degree angle with IR
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13
Q

Where is the CR for a 30-degree medial oblique toe view of the 1st digit?

A

Perpendicular to IP joint

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14
Q

Where is the CR for a 30-degree medial oblique toe view of the 2nd digit?

A

Perpendicular to PIP joint

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15
Q

What digits are viewed using a 30-degree lateral oblique view?

A

3rd-5th digits

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16
Q

What oblique view is used to view the 3rd-5th digits?

A

30-degree lateral oblique view

17
Q

What structures are seen for a 30-degree lateral oblique view (3rd-5th)?

A
  • Affected to in the lateral oblique aspect
  • Soft tissue and bony trabeculation
  • Distal end of metatarsals
  • Open joint spaces
18
Q

How is the patient positioned for a 30-degree lateral oblique view (3rd-5th)?

A
  • Begin in AP position
  • Laterally rotate foot
  • Toes should form a 30-degree angle with IR
19
Q

Where is the CR for a 30-degree lateral oblique view (3rd-5th)?

A

Perpendicular to PIP joint

20
Q

Which digits are being viewed when doing a lateromedial toe view?

A

Digits 1 & 2

21
Q

Which digits are being viewed when doing a mediolateral toe view?

A

3rd-5th digits

22
Q

What are the structures seen for a lateromedial toe view (1st & 2nd)?

A
  • Affected to in the lateral aspect
  • Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
  • Phalanges in profile
  • Open IP joint spaces
  • MTP joint spaces are overlapped and may be seen
23
Q

Where is the CR for a lateromedial toe view of the 1st digit?

A

Perpendicular to IP joint

24
Q

Where is the CR for a lateromedial toe view of the 2nd digit?

A

Perpendicular to PIP joint

25
Q

What are the structures seen for a mediolateral toe view (3rd-5th)?

A
  • Affected to in the lateral aspect
  • Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
  • Phalanges in profile
  • Open IP joint spaces
  • MTP joint spaces are overlapped and may be seen
26
Q

Where is the CR for a mediolateral toe view (3rd-5th)?

A

Perpendicular to PIP

27
Q

What view is the in a AP projection of the entire toe through the distal metatarsal?

A

AP/AP axial projection of toe

28
Q

In what view is the affected toe in the medial oblique aspect?

A

30-degree medial oblique digits 1 & 2

29
Q

In what view is the affected toe in the lateral oblique aspect?

A

30-degree lateral oblique