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lower limb · AP / Oblique / Lateral
Toes AP, Oblique & Lateral
Supine or seated, knee flexed, foot flat on IR.
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How to perform this view
- 01
Seat patient, flex knee, sole flat on IR.
- 02
AP: CR 10-15 deg toward calcaneus to MTP joint.
- 03
Oblique: rotate 30-45 deg medially.
- 04
Lateral: tape other toes away.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Supine or seated, knee flexed, foot flat on IR.
Part: AP: foot flat, CR 15 deg toward heel. Oblique: foot rotated 30-45 deg medially.
Central ray & centring point
AP: 10-15 deg toward heel to MTP joint.
Exposure factors
kVp
50-60 kVp
mAs
2-3 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
18 x 24 cm
Grid
No
Respiration
N/A
Clinical indications
- Toe fractures
- Gout, foreign body
Contraindications & precautions
- Gross deformity / open fracture - do not manipulate; adapt projection and use horizontal beam
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Phalanges and distal metatarsals