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toe comp merrils positionsing and eval.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the CR angulation for AP toes? | perpendicular or 15 degrees cephalad |
| What is the CR entry point for an AP toe? | through the MTP |
| How much part obliquity is needed for an oblique toe? | to create a 30-45 degree angle of the plantar surface with the IR |
| What is the CR entry for a lateral toe? | entering the IP |
| What is the CR entry for an oblique toe? | entering the MTP |
| Eval. criteria lateral toe: | phalanges and nail in profile, proximal phalanx free of superimposition, open IP joints, soft tissue and bony detail |
| Eval. Criteria oblique toe: | all phalanges demonstrated, more soft tissue and curvature demonstrated on elevated aspects of phalanges, open IP and MTP 2-5, 1st MTP, toes separated, distal metatarsals, soft tissue and bony detail. |
| Eval. Criteria AP toe: | no rotation (equal concavity and soft tissue), toes separated, open IP and MTP for axial, distal metatarsals, soft tissue and bony detail |