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Lint: knee-series

Acronyms
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"The knee series is a set of radiographs taken to investigate knee joint pathology, often in the context of trauma. It usually comprises an AP and lateral projection, although other non-standard, modified projections can be used for specific indications."

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"AP view"

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"demonstrates the distal femur, proximal tibia/fibula and the patella in the AP position"

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"orthogonal projection to the AP, routinely done in trauma horizontal beam to better demonstrate any joint effusions"

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"orthogonal view of the AP projection"

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"knee AP weight-bearing view"

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"view utilised to demonstrate intercondylar space, often used for OA and suspected tibial plateau fractures"

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List Caps
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"Rosenberg's view"

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Semicolons
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"superior-inferior projection of the patella; this is an ideal projection for patients that are better suited in the supine position"

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"inferior-superior projection of the patella; this projection is best suited to patients able to maintain a semi-recumbent position on the examination table"

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