Patella - Oblique (Medial Rotation)

Radiographic Positioning

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Name of projection	Patella - Oblique (Medial rotation)
Area Covered	Patella
Pathology shown	Patella fractures
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 mid-patella area Perpendicular to IR
Collimation	Four sides of collimation to include the area of patella
Markers	Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Not applicable
Positioning	Patient prone on the X-ray table with legs extended Cushion for head Place support under ankle and leg Flex the knee approximately 5° to 10° Centre the medial portion of patella to IR Medially rotate the knee 45° to 55° from the prone position CR directed to mid-patella area, perpendicular to IR
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes