Week 13 - Tib/ Fib

Question 1

Tib/Fib- Anatomy

Answer 1

Question 2

Tib/Fib- Anatomy

Answer 2

Question 3

Tib/Fib- Anatomy

Answer 3

Question 4

Tib/Fib: AP Projection: PP

Answer 4

14x17”
SID=40”

Supine;
Femoral condyles are parallel w/ IR
dorsifex

Both total knee and ankle to be included

Question 5

Tib/Fib: AP Projection: CR

Answer 5

Perp to the midshaft of the Tib-Fib

Question 6

Tib/Fib: AP Projection: SS

Answer 6

Entire Tib-Fib incl. both joints

If necessary (catty corner the cassette -> turn diagnol)
*two exposures can be taken

Question 7

Lateral Tib/Fib: (Mediolateral) Projection: PP

Answer 7

14x17
SID=40”

Turn w/ affected side down
flex knee 45 degrees; patella is perp to film

Question 8

Lateral Tib/Fib: (Mediolateral) Projection: CR

Answer 8

Perp to midpoint of the leg

Question 9

Lateral Tib/Fib: (Mediolateral) Projection: SS

Answer 9

True lateral of Tib-Fib

Tibial tuberosity will be seen in profile

Localization of lesions and foreign bodies and alignment of fractures