Calcaneus - Lateral

Radiographic Positioning

Adult

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Name of projection	Calcaneus - Lateral (Mediolateral)
Area Covered	Calcaneum and ankle joint
Pathology shown	Fractures, foreign bodies, bony lesions
Radiographic Anatomy	Calcaneus Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	24cm x 30cm Landscape, usually fits two calcaneal projections
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 directed 2.5cm inferior to the medial malleolus Perpendicular to the IR
Collimation	To the outer skin margins to include entire calcaneum and the ankle joint proximally
Markers	Superior dorsal surface of foot Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Not applicable
Positioning	Patient positioned on the X-ray table or barouche Patient in the lateral recumbent position with the affected side down Cushion for patients head Flex knee of affected limb 45°, place opposite leg behind the affected limb Place support under knee and leg as needed to place plantar surface perpendicular to IR Position ankle and foot in a true lateral position (the lateral malleolus will be 1cm posterior to the medial malleolus) Dorsiflex the foot so that that the plantar surface is at a right angle to the leg CR directed 2.5cm inferior to the medial malleolus, perpendicular to the IR
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes