Knee - Rolled Lateral

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Name of projection	Knee - Lateral - Rolled
Area Covered	Distal femur, proximal tibia & fibula, patella, and knee joint.
Pathology shown	Fractures, lesions, or bony changes secondary to degenerative joint disease.
Radiographic Anatomy	Knee 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 8 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR directed 2.5cm distal to medial epicondyle CR angled 5° to 7° cephalad
Collimation	Collimate on the sides to the skin margins Include maximum amount of femur and tibia / fibula
Markers	Distal and Anterior Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Not applicable
Positioning	Patient in lateral recumbent position on the X-ray table, with affected side down Cushion for head Provide support for the knee of the opposite limb, which is placed behind the knee being examined Adjust rotation of body and leg until it is in a true lateral position Flex knee 20° to 30° Align and centre leg and knee to CR and to midline of IR CR directed 2.5cm distal to medial epicondyle and angled 5° to 7° cephalad
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
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