AP Lower Leg
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Lead shield around waist
Patient Position: Instruct patient to lay supine. With leg fully extended in an AP position.
Part Position: Ensure foot and ankle are in AP positions
Central Ray: Center at midpoint of leg ensure you have both the ankle and knee joints on there. You may need to put the IR diAgonally to fit parts in a single film
SID: 40-48 inches
Collimation: Collimate to lateral skin margins, include both joints
Respiration: patient does not hold respiration.
