Calcaneus - Lateromedial Oblique

Radiographic Positioning

Adult

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Name of projection	Calcaneus - Lateromedial Oblique (Weight Bearing)
Area Covered	Calcaneal tuberosity, Sinus tarsi, cuboid
Pathology shown	Fractures, foreign bodies, bony lesions
Radiographic Anatomy	Calcaneus Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	18 x 24cm Portrait
Film / Screen Combination	Detail (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	No
Filter	No
Exposure	60 kVp 3.2 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR angled 45° caudal to the lateral malleolus
Collimation	Four sides of collimation To the outer skin margins to include entire calcaneum
Markers	Distal and Posterior Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Not applicable
Positioning	Patient standing with the affected heel centred towards the lateral border of the cassette Adjust leg to ensure it is directly perpendicular Centre the calcaneus so it will be projected to the centre of the IR Centre the lateral malleolus to the midline axis of the IR CR angled 45° caudal to the lateral malleolus
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes