Tibia / Fibula
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AP Tib/Fib

IMAGE RECEPTOR
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.

Tech pearls

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