TIBIA/FIBULA AP OR LATERAL

TIBIA FIBULA AP/LATERAL

TIBIA FIBULA AP

Ap tibia/fibula  – This position done to visualize Fractures, dislocations of the tibia and fibula

Collimation- to include both knee and ankle within field

Centering point – midshaft of tibia

FFD- 100cm  -150 cm depending on length of leg. Remember to adjust exposure according if you increase the FFD

Central ray – perpendicular to cassette

Cassette orientation - portrait  or depend on patient

Protection – gonads shielding is advisable

Position of patient – the patient supine or seated on the table with leg staright

Flex foot as far past 90 and cassette placed under leg

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TIBIA FIBULA LATERAL

Lateral  tibia/fibula  – This position done to visualize Fractures, dislocations of the tibia and fibula

Collimation- to include both knee and ankle within field

Centering point – mid shaft of tibia

FFD- 100 cm -150  cm depending on length of leg. Remember to adjust exposure according if you increase the FFD

Central ray – perpendicular to cassette

Cassette orientation - portrait  or depend on patient

Protection – gonads shielding is advisable

Position of patient – the patient to lay on side with lateral aspect of affected leg on  cassette and knee should be Flex at approx 45 or foot should be flexed at 90