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lower limb · Plantodorsal Axial / Lateral
Calcaneus Axial & Lateral
Supine, leg extended.
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How to perform this view
- 01
Axial: dorsiflex foot with strap, sole perpendicular.
- 02
CR 40 deg cephalad, enter base of 3rd metatarsal.
- 03
Lateral: mediolateral ankle, CR 2.5 cm below medial malleolus.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Supine, leg extended.
Part: Ankle dorsiflexed (strap around foot); CR 40 deg cephalad.
Central ray & centring point
Axial: 40 deg cephalad to long axis of foot.
Exposure factors
kVp
70-80 kVp
mAs
5-8 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
18 x 24 cm
Grid
No
Respiration
N/A
Clinical indications
- Calcaneal fracture (fall from height)
- Heel spur
Contraindications & precautions
- Unable to dorsiflex - use lateral + Harris variant
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Calcaneus tuberosity
- Sustentaculum tali (axial)
- Bohler's angle (lateral)