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RAD141-Chap 7c - AP & Lateral Weight-bearing projections - foot

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Why used?   to check the arches of the foot under the full weight of body  
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Which projection demonstrates which arch?   the lateral projection demonstrates the longitudinal arch; the AP demonstrates the horizontal arch  
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What is an additional consideration for laterals?   both feet are usually take for comparison (separately)  
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What IR size s/b used?   8 x 10 or 10 x 12  
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Should a detail screen be used?   yes  
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What is the proper kV range?   65 +/- 5 kV  
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Is shielding appropriate?   yes - gonadal  
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What is the patient position for the AP weight-bearing projection?   patient stands erect, full weight evenly distributed on both feet; feet directed straight ahead, parallel to each other  
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What is the CR position for the AP?   book says that the CR is angled 15 deg posteriorly to midpoint between feet at level of base of metatarsals  
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How should the patient be positioned for a lateral weight-bearing projection?   patient stands erect, weight evenly distributed, standing on wood blocks placed on a step stool or footrest (provide support for patient to hold onto); support vertical cassette between feet, with long axis of foot to long axis of IR  
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How should the patient be positioned for the 2nd foot in a lateral weight-bearing foot?   change cassettes and turn patient for lateral of other foot for comparison after 1st lateral is taken  
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What is the CR position for the lateral?   directed horizontally to level of base of third metatarsal  
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What is the radiographic criteria for AP?   projection show soft tissue surrounding phalanges to distal portion of talus; open tarsometatarsal joint spaces and visualization of the joint between 1st & 2nd cuneiforms; metatarsal bases s/b at center of collimated field  
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What is the radiographic criteria for structures shown and positioning for the lateral?   entire foot and min 1 inch of distal tibia-fibula (distal fibula should not be superimposed over posterior half of the tibia and plantar surfaces of heads of metatarsals should appear directly superimposed)  
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