Sesamoids Study

Tangential Projection

1. Patient in prone position;
2. Rest the first toe in the IP of dorsiflexion.

Central ray perpendicular and tangential to the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Sesamoids free of any portion of the first metatarsal;
• Good visualization of the metatarsal heads;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).