KNEE
How do you position the patient for a Beclere Method Projection?
1. Supine
2. Flex knee so femur 60 degrees to lower leg.
3. Center upper ½ of IR to knee joint. IR under Knee
4. Support knees with sandbags.
When should YOU NOT ATTEMPT the Settegast Method (Tangential Patella)?
When a patient has a transverse fracture.
What are the 3 Intercondylar fossa views?
2. Camp coventry
3. Beclere method
What is BEST DEMONSTRATED on the Intercondylar Fossa Image (tunnel View)?
1. open intercondylar fossa
2. posterior femoral condyles.
3. open knee joint, tibial plateau in profile
4. Medial/lateral intercondylar tubercles of intercondylar eminence in profile.
How do you position a Settegast method (tangential Patella)?
1. supine, parts holds IR
2. Prone, Place IR under knee
3. acute flexion, flex knee until patella perpendicular to IR.
4. Center IR to Patellofemoral Joint Space
CR location for Settegast Method (tangential Patella)?
1.Perpendicular to Patellofemoral Joint Space.
2. May need angle CR 15-20 degrees depending on knee flexion/joint space.
What is BEST DEMONSTRATED on a Settegast Method (Tangential Patella)?
1. Patella in profile
2. Vertical fractures