"The weight-bearing AP view of the ankle is a specialised projection that places the joint under normal weight-bearing conditions. The projection is utilised to assess the joint under stress and better demonstrate structural and functional deformities."
"the distal fibula should be slightly superimposed the distal tibia (>10mm)"
"The weight-bearing AP view of the ankle is a specialised projection that places the joint under normal weight-bearing conditions. The projection is utilised to assess the joint under stress and better demonstrate structural and functional deformities."
"SID100 cm"
"the tibiotalar joint space should be open, yet the full mortise joint should not be visualised on the AP"
"anteroposterior projection"
"anteroposterior projection"
"centring pointthe midpoint of the lateral and medial malleoli"
"collimation"
"orientation portrait"
"detector size24 cm x 30 cm"
"exposure"
"SID100 cm"
"gridno"
"gridno"
"orientation portrait"
Expected headings
"Useful measurements"
"In addition, this view can show bony diseases or lesions of the distal lower leg, talus and proximal fifth metatarsal."