Patella - Lateral
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Patella - Lateral (mediolateral) |
Area Covered | Patella, patellofemoral joint and tibiofemoral joints |
Pathology shown | Patella fractures, dislocation, abnormalities of patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints |
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 to the midpatellofemoral joint Perpendicular to IR |
Collimation | Four sides of collimation Closely collimate to the area of patella and knee joint |
Markers | Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Not applicable |
Positioning |
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Critique | Positioning |
Special Notes |