Intercondylar fossa PA Axial (Holmbald method)

Question 1

• How is the patient positioned for this method?

Answer 1

Kneeling position, on all 4 on top of table

Question 2

• What is the proper flexion of the knee?

Answer 2

70 degrees between long axis of femur and table top

Question 3

• What is the central ray location?

Answer 3

Superior aspect of popleiteal fossa

Question 4

• If the knee is flexed more required, where will the patella be demonstrated?

Answer 4

it will be down over the fossa if over flexed