Change: pointing upfootInternally rotate entire leg and foot 15 degrees until the malleoli are equidistant to the IR, that is, they are parallel to the IR (this usually brings the little toe directly over the centre of the heel) Critique PACEMAN PositioningThe correct positioning is evidenced byThe   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 376)

Change:  (10 x 12 inches) Landscape, usually fits two ankle projections Film / Screen Combination Detail(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid No FilterNo Exposure 60 kVp3.2 mAs FFD / SID 100cm Central Ray Midway between the malleoliPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre:   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 367)

Change:  (40 inches) Central Ray Midway between the malleoliPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: Tibiotalar jointShutter A: Open to include the distal 1/3 of the fibula and the proximal metatarsalsShutter B: Open to include the lateral skin margins Markers Proximal/Lateral (marker orientation AP) Shielding Gonadal (check   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 371)

Change: - 115cm (40 inches) Central Ray Midway between the malleoliPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: Tibiotalar jointShutter A: Open to include the distal 1/3 of the fibula and the proximal metatarsalsShutter B: Open to include the lateral skin margins Markers Proximal/Lateral (marker orientation AP) Shielding Gonadal   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 370)

Change: The tibiotalar joint space is openArea CoveredDistal 1/4 of the fibula and tibia, lateral and medial malleoli, talus, proximal metatarsals, soft tissue and skin margins of the ankleCollimationCentre: Tibiotalar jointShutter A: Open to include the distal 1/4 of the fibula and the proximal metatarsalsShutter   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 371)

Change: There lateral mortise space is open, as there is no superimposition of the talus over the fibulaArea CoveredCollimationExposureSpecial NotesThereThe areeffect severalof waystoo tolittle ensureleg theand correctfoot positionrotationThe lateral mortise will be closedThe medial   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 294)

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Change: shownRadiographic AnatomyAnkle Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation Film / Screen Combination (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Filter Exposure FFD / SID Central Ray Collimation Markers Shielding (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Positioning Critique PACEMAN PositioningArea CoveredCollimationExposureSpecial Notes   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 67)