Exams
Lower Extremity

Ankle

3 default · 0 custom

Quick technique

kVp
60–70
mAs
3–6
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Detector
24x30 cm divided.
Breath
Not critical.

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IMAGE RECEPTORCR
True AP — no rotation, dorsiflexed
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Patient position
Seated/supine, leg extended.
Part position
Foot dorsiflexed 90°, leg and foot true AP.
Central ray
Midway between the malleoli, perpendicular.
IR placement
10x12 lengthwise centered to ankle joint.

TechniqueDefault

kVp
60–70
mAs
3–6
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Breath
Not critical.
Detector
24x30 cm divided.

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Anatomy coverage

Distal third of tibia/fibula through talus and proximal tarsals.

Tech pearls

  • Dorsiflexion prevents talus tilt.
  • Use a long strap if the patient can't hold position.

Image evaluation

  • Mortise: open joint space all around talus

Common mistakes

Plantar flexion

Why: Patient lets foot droop.

Fix: Strap or coach into 90° dorsiflexion.

Trauma modifications

  • Cross-table lateral if patient cannot move.
  • Stress views (inversion/eversion) on physician order only.
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Anatomy overview

Distal tibia/fibulaTalusMedial/lateral malleolusTibiotalar joint
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