Calcaneus
Axial (Plantodorsal)
IR Size: 8x10 TT
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:271,84

Positioning:
  • Pt. Supine with Leg Extended
  • Foot dorsiflexed

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • to Base of 3rd MT
  • 40° Cephalic

Collimation:
  •

Best to Determine:
  • Subtalar Joint in Profile (Proper exposure)

Anatomy to IR:
  • Foot _|_ (use strap around ball of foot if needed)

Eval Criteria:

Lateral (ML)
IR Size: 8x10 TT
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:274,86

Positioning:
  • Pt lateral position on affected
  • Foot dorsiflexed

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ 1'' distal to Medial Malleolus (=Subtalar Joint Region)
  •

Collimation:
  • Ankle Joint & Adjacent Tarsals

Respiration:
  •

Eval Criteria: