Exams
Lower Extremity

Tibia / Fibula

2 default · 0 custom

Quick technique

kVp
65–75
mAs
5–10
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Detector
35x43 cm diagonally placed.
Breath
Not critical.

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Patient position
Supine for AP; lateral recumbent for lateral.
Part position
Leg extended, foot dorsiflexed and supported.
Central ray
Perpendicular to mid-tibia.
IR placement
35x43 cm diagonally placed.

TechniqueDefault

kVp
65–75
mAs
5–10
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Breath
Not critical.
Detector
35x43 cm diagonally placed.

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Anatomy coverage

Knee joint through ankle joint.

Tech pearls

  • Place IR diagonally for tall patients.
  • Use 72 in SID if needed to fit both joints.

Image evaluation

  • Both joints included
  • Slight overlap of tibia/fibula proximally and distally

Common mistakes

  • Cutting off knee or ankle
  • Excess rotation
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Anatomy overview

Tibial shaftFibular shaftTibial plateauDistal tib/fib
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