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The calcaneus, ankle, and elbow share similar part thickness. All of these parts are small enough to NOT need a grid. Due to the fact that ankle and elbow have similar size and no need for a grid they share kVp of lower-mid 60s. The calcaneus had to have an increase in kVp because when we made the exposure the image came out with high contrast (needing more penetration power) to fix this we added 15% to make the image optimal. (65x.15=9.75+65=75)
Calcaneus
Calcaneus
*Lateral Calcaneus
This Image of the calcaneus Is good because the ankle is in a true lateral, evident by the superimposed superior portions of the talus, and the whole calcaneus is Included. Also the talocalcaneal joint space is open and visible.
PA Axial Calcaneus
75 kVp 7.1 mAs
No Grid
8x10 FOV
40" SID
DI -0.4
Lateral Calcaneus
75 kVp 1 mAs
No Grid
8x10 FOV
40" SID
DI 0.2
Ankle
Ankle
*AP Ankle
This Image of the ankle Is well done because there Is no rotation evident by the medial mortise joint being opened and the lateral mortise joint being closed.
AP Ankle
65 kVp 1.2 mAs
No Grid
8x10 FOV
40" SID
DI 0
Oblique Ankle
65 kVp 1.2 mAs
No Grid
8x10 FOV
40" SID
DI 0.1
Lateral Ankle
65 kVp 1.6 mAs
No Grid
8x10 FOV
40" SID
DI 0.1
Elbow
Elbow
*AP Elbow
This Image of the elbow is good because we can see 1/3 of the humerus and the radius and ulna. No rotation Is evident by the epicondyles being shown in profile.
AP Elbow
62 kVp 1.1 mAs
No Grid
10x12 FOV
40" SID
DI 0.2
Oblique (Medial) Elbow
62 kVp 1.1 mAs
No Grid
10x12 FOV
40" SID
DI -0.2
Lateral Elbow
62 kVp 1.4 mAs
No Grid
10x12 FOV
40" SID
DI 0.2
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