Knee - Intercondylar

Adult

Other related pages of interest

Name of projection	Knee - Intercondylar (AP Axial)
Area Covered	Intercondylar fossa, femoral condyles, tibial plateus and intercondylar eminence
Pathology shown	Bony or cartilaginous pathology, osteochondral defects and joint space narrowing
Radiographic Anatomy	Knee Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	18 x 24cm Landscape
Film / Screen Combination	Detail (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	No
Filter	No
Exposure	60 kVp 8 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR perpendicular to lower leg - angled 40° cephalad 1.2 cm distal to apex of patella
Collimation	Collimate to knee joint on four sides
Markers	Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Not applicable
Positioning	Patient supine on the X-ray table Cushion for head Flex knee 40° to 45°, place IR under knee Raise IR by placing support underneath to put it firmly against posterior thigh and leg Adjust IR as needed to centre IR to midknee joint Ensure no rotation of the knee CR perpendicular to lower leg - angled 40° cephalad, and 1.2 cm distal to apex of patella
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes

Navigation menu