An 10X12 IR was used to produce the image and the SID was set at 40”. The Right Phantom foot was placed in the center of the IR. The CR was aligned perpendicular to IR to medial malleoli. A 4-sided collimation was created that included outer margins of the foot and ankle. A 68kVp, a 3.2mAs and a small FS was selected. The right marker was placed in IR.
PACER
Patient in a lateral recumbent position, affected side down. Flex affected limb 45°. Center and align ankle joint to CR. The plantar surface of foot is at a right angle. Include distal 1/3rd of tibia-fibula with the calcaneus in lateral profile. Collimate to include distal tibia and fibula and metatarsal area. Tuberosity of 5th metatarsals, navicular and cuboid are visualized. Demonstrate
PACER
Patient in a lateral recumbent position, affected side down. Flex affected limb 45°. Center and align ankle joint to CR. The plantar surface of foot is at a right angle. Include distal 1/3rd of tibia-fibula with the calcaneus in lateral profile. Collimate to include distal tibia and fibula and metatarsal area. Tuberosity of 5th metatarsals, navicular and cuboid are visualized. Demonstrate