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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 17, 2018
What is being evaluated when performing the lateromedial weight-bearing foot?
 
 longitudinal arch
  transverse and longitudinal arches
  tarsals
  transverse arch

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the positioning techniques for the adult AP femur?
 
 the AP is only acquired towards the joint of injury
  two overlapping AP images are acquired to demonstrate the proximal and distal end.
  a single image of the femur can be acquired on a 14x17 image receptor.
  weight bearing AP views are routine


chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

longitudinal arch

Rationale: The structural status of the longitudinal arch is of interest on the lateromedial weight-bearing projection.

Answer to Question 2

two overlapping AP images are acquired to demonstrate the proximal and distal end.

Rationale: The femur is a long bone. On adult patients, the positioning of the femur will require two overlapping AP images.


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