Calcaneus Study

Lateral Projection

1. Patient in supine;
2. Turn to the affected side until is in lateral side;
3. Foot in dorsiflexion at 90º.

Central ray perpendicular to the calcaneus.

Evaluation Criteria:

• No rotation of the calcaneus;
• Visualization of the sinus tarsi and sustentaculum tali;
• Dorsiflexion of the foot at 90º;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).

Axial Projection

1. Patient in supine and the leg extended;
2. Place a long gauze around the foot and make the patient hold it to make the right dorsiflexion.

Central ray angled 30-40º cephalic to the calcaneus.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Visualization of the calcaneus and subtalar joint;
• Sustentaculum tali in profile;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).