Change: (1 inch) of distal tibia/fibulasoft tissue of the footCollimationCentre: The base the metatarsalsShutter A: Open to include 2.5cm (1 inch) of the tibia and soft tissue of the sole of the footShutter B: Open to include the soft tissues of the toes and the heel   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 575)

Change: - 115cm (40 inches) Central Ray Centered to the base of the metatarsals Perpendicular to IR Collimation Outer skin margins of foot to include proximal ankle Markers Superior to dorsal surface marker orientation AP Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Not applicable Positioning Patient is supine Turn   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 580)

Change: - Landscape Film / Screen Combination Detail(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid No Filter No Exposure 60 kVp4 mAs FFD / SID 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Central Ray Centered to the base of the metatarsals Perpendicular to IR Collimation Outer skin   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 587)

Change: Fractures, degree of anterior or posterior displacement of fractures, foreign bodies, effusions Radiographic Anatomy Foot Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 24cm x 30cm (10 x 12 inches) - Landscape Film / Screen Combination Detail(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid No Filter No Exposure 62   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 587)

Change: TurnpatienttowardTurn patienttoward affected side until leg and foot are lateralThe lower leg should be parallel to the table in most cases, however if not, then the foot and IR can be elevated on sponges to achieve this desired position Keep the other leg behind to prevent over rotation   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 575)

Change: Talar domes will not be superimposed, one will show more superior to the other. If the proximal tibia is higher than the distal tibia then   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 514)

Change: patient to dorsiflex their foot, if possible Plantar surface of foot is perpendicular to cassetteIR Place cassetteIR under foot so that the midline is parallel with the long axis of the foot Centre to base of metatarsals Critique PACEMAN PositioningThe correct lateral position is evidenced byMetatarsals   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 311)

Change:  tibia Tibiotalarjointare demonstratedin the centre of the collimation fieldExposure Enough density to demonstrate the superimposed tarsals and metatarsalssoft tissues are shownbony trabecular patterns and cortical outlines are well definedcorrect contrast and density to show the fat pads of the foot and ankle Special Notes   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 305)

Change:  to the calcaneus and proximal ankle joint Metatarsal should be nearly superimposed Fibula overlapping the posterior portion of distal tibia Tibiotalarjoint demonstrated Enough density to demonstrate the superimposed tarsals and metatarsals Special Notes This projection shows the thumb in an oblique position   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 239)

Change: Restored by AndyC Feb 19 2008, 7:24 AM EST for: no reason given