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lower limb · PA Axial (Camp-Coventry / Holmblad)

Knee Intercondylar Fossa (Tunnel)

Prone (Camp-Coventry) or kneeling (Holmblad).

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How to perform this view

  1. 01

    Prone; flex knee 40-50 deg, support foot.

  2. 02

    CR perpendicular to lower leg (40-50 deg caudad).

  3. 03

    Centre to popliteal crease.

  4. 04

    Holmblad: patient kneels on table, leaning forward 20-30 deg.

Anatomical & patient position

Patient: Prone (Camp-Coventry) or kneeling (Holmblad).

Part: Knee flexed 40-50 deg.

Central ray & centring point

Perpendicular to tibia, at popliteal crease.

Exposure factors

kVp

70-80 kVp

mAs

5-8 mAs

SID

100 cm

IR size

18 x 24 cm

Grid

Yes

Respiration

N/A

Clinical indications

  • Loose bodies
  • Osteochondritis dissecans
  • Tibial spine avulsion

Contraindications & precautions

  • Acute trauma unable to flex

Structures shown & evaluation criteria

  • Intercondylar fossa open
  • Tibial spines

Radiology By KV Sir — radiographic positioning for students & technologists.

Educational reference only. Always follow your department protocol & ALARA.