Standing foot study

AP Axial Projection

1. Patient in the standing-upright position over the IP with the feet centered on each side.

Central ray angled 10-15º cephalic at the level of the base of the first metatarsals.

 

Evaluation Criteria:

• Both feet centered on image;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).

Lateral Projection

1. Patient in the standing-upright position;
2. Place the IP between the foots;
3. Medial face of the foot against the sensitive part of the IP.

Central ray perpendicular and horizontal to the base of the fifth metatarsal.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Superimposed of the fibula and tibia;
• Overlapped of the metatarsal heads;
• Visualization of the entire foot and distal leg;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).