Change: supineon the X-ray table or baroucheFlex the knee of the affected leg Place IR under foot parallel to its long axis Internally (medially) rotate the leg until the plantar surface is at a 45° angle to the IR (refer to Special Notes below) Use a sponge   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 437)

Change: Yes - when using film a thin filter covering phalanges and distal metatarsals Exposure 57 kVp3.2 mAs FFD / SID 100cm Central Ray Directed at base of the 3rd metatarsalPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Outer skin margins of the foot on four sides Markers Distal and Lateral marker   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 431)

Change:  5th metatarsalthe joint space between the 4th and 5th metatarsals is closedAngle of obliquityThis angle will vary according to the arch of the foot. 45 degrees45° for a normal arch3030° degrees for a low arch60 degrees60° for a high arch   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 426)

Change: views, use lead masking for unused area Film / Screen combination Detail(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid No FilterThin filter covering phalanges and distal metatarsals Exposure 57 kVp3.2 mAs FFD / SID 100cm Central Ray Directed at base of the 3rd metatarsalPerpendicular   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 430)

Change:  (40 inches) Central Ray Directed at base of the 3rd metatarsalPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Outer skin margins of the foot on four sides Markers Distal / Lateral marker orientation AP Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) RespirationNot applicable Positioningpatient supineflex the knee   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 420)

Change: (markermarker orientation AP)AP Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) RespirationNot applicable Positioningpatient supineflex the knee of the affected legplace IR under foot parallel to its long axisinternally (medially) rotate the leg until the plantar   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 419)

Change: Renamed from Foot - Oblique by AndyC Mar 6 2009, 6:51 AM EST for: Rename

Change: Correct use of a filter will give uniform density of phalanges and metatarsalsSpecial NotesEffect of over rotationthe base of the 5th metatarsal is superimposed over the tubercle of the 4th metatarsalthe joint space between the 4th and 5th metatarsals is closedEffect of under rotationthe   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 418)

Change: centre to the base of the 3rd metatarsal Critique PACEMAN PositioningThe correct obliquity is evidenced bythe 1st and 2nd metatarsals should only be superimposed at the bases3rd through 5th metatarsals should not be superimposedbase of the 5th metatarsal (tuberosity) should be well shownthe tarsal   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 338)

Change: the base of the 5th metatarsal is superimposed over the tubercle of the 4th metatarsalthe joint space between the 4th and 5th metatarsals is closedEffect of under rotationthe base of the 4th metatarsal is superimposed over the base of the 5th metatarsalthe joint space   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 346)