AP Knee

@ CR

40" bucky

10x12 LW

Supine,

No rotation of pelvis

Extend knee,

Femoral epicondyles equidistance + IEC line parallel IR

1/2" inf. to patellar apex

1/2" inf. to patellar apex + angle as follows... ASIS measures 18cm or less = 5 caudal, OR 19-24cm = no angle, OR 25cm or more 5 cephalic

Appropriate R or L,

Face up,

Lateral side, in light field

9x12

NA

None

Place lead shield over patient's pelvis

AP knee structures

Open femorotibial jt, knee extended, equal interspaces patella superimposed on femur, no rotation