Exams
Lower Extremity

Calcaneus

2 default · 0 custom

Quick technique

kVp
60–70
mAs
4–6
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Detector
18x24 cm.
Breath
Not critical.

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Patient position
Seated or supine, leg extended.
Part position
Foot dorsiflexed 90°, leg long axis vertical.
Central ray
Axial: 40° cephalic to base of 3rd MT. Lateral: perpendicular to mid-calcaneus.
IR placement
18x24 cm.

TechniqueDefault

kVp
60–70
mAs
4–6
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Breath
Not critical.
Detector
18x24 cm.

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Anatomy coverage

Entire calcaneus, sustentaculum tali profiled on axial.

Tech pearls

  • Use a strap for dorsiflexion if the patient can't hold.
  • Lateral with leg lying flat — knee supported on sponge.

Image evaluation

  • Axial: sustentaculum in profile, no rotation
  • Lateral: open subtalar joint, talus over calcaneus

Common mistakes

  • Insufficient dorsiflexion
  • Wrong CR angle
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Anatomy overview

Calcaneal bodyTuberositySustentaculum taliSubtalar jointTarsal sinus
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