Patellofemoral Joint
Tangential (Settegast) (Sunrise)
IR Size: 8x10 TT or Tbl Bky, can 14x17 sup.
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:316,120

 Positioning:
  • Pt prone or supine
  • Knee flexed until patella is _|_ to IR if possible
  • If supine pt holds IR against knee

 CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ to joint space, if not possible angle CR 15°-20°
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Collimation:
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Eval Criteria:
  • Open patellofemoral joint
  • Patella in profile