week 12: toes-tib/fib Flashcards
size of IR and orientation of IR for toe exams
8x10 inches, landscape
where is the CR centered for AP toe?
MTP joint in question
where is the CR centered for oblique toe?
MTP joint in question
without a wedged, for AP toe exams, how is the CR angled?
10-15 degrees towards calcaneus (CR perpendicular to phalanges)
with a wedge, for AP toe exams, how is the CR angled?
if 15 degree wedge is used, CR is perpendicular to IR
how would you rotate for AP Oblique toe digits 1, 2, and 3?
medially
how would you rotate for AP Oblique toe digits 4 and 5?
laterally
where is the CR centered for AP Oblique toes?
at MTP joint, perpendicular to IR
for AP oblique toes, the metatarsal heads should appear (open/closed)
open
for a lateral foot exam, the foot ____________; __________ needs to be lateral
needs to be in the same plane, entire leg
how is the CR angled in lateral toe exam?
perpendicular to IR
where is the CR centered for lateral toe exams?
CR directed to interphalangeal joint for 1st digit and to PIP joint for 2-5th digits
general AP foot CR angle
10 deg posteriorly (towards heel); CR perpendicular to metatarsals
AP foot CR angle for high arch
15 degrees
AP foot CR angle for low arch
5 degrees
AP foot CR angle for foreign body
no angle, CR perpendicular to IR
where is the CR centered in AP foot exams?
base of third metatarsal
IR size and orientation for AP foot
10x12 inches, portrait
IR size and orientation for AP Oblique foot
10x12 inches, portrait
note: AP projection of foot could be more accurately called…
AP Axial Foot
in an AP foot, the MTP joints are generally ____
open
how is the CR angled for an AP Oblique foot?
perpendicular (0 angulation)