Patella
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Sunrise (Settegast / Merchant)

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Prone for PA; lateral recumbent for lateral; seated/supine for tangential.
Part position
Prone with knee extended; tangential with knee flexed 45–90°.
Central ray
PA: perpendicular to popliteal crease. Tangential: parallel to patellofemoral joint.
IR placement
24x30 cm.

Tech pearls

  • Settegast = patient holds knee in maximum flexion; uncomfortable.
  • Merchant uses an axial board — better tolerated post-injury.