Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Foot

FOOT

ROUTINE VIEWS:
AP
Internal Oblique
Lateral
Additional film of toe sometimes needed.

AP
1. 10 x 12 detail film divided lengthwise.
2. Table top
3. Patient's foot plantar surface (sole) of foot resting on film. Angle 10o toward the heel.
4. 40" SID
5. Central Ray: perpendicular to metatarsals

INTERNAL OBLIQUE
1. 10 x 12 detail film divided lengthwise.
2. Table top
3. Rotate foot medially 45o
4. 40" SID
5. Central Ray: centered to base of 3rd metatarsals

LATERAL
1. 10 x 12 detail film or 8 x 10 detail film
2. Table top
3. Turn toward lateral side (true lateral). Support under knee.
4. 40" SID
5. Central Ray: centered to base of 3rd metatarsals