Lateral Ankle

IR size: 10×12 inches

Shielding: Lead shield around waist

Patient Position: Flex affected limb 45 degrees, then place opposite leg behind the injured leg.

Part Position: carefully dorsiflex the foot if possible

Central Ray: Direct central ray to medial malleolus

SID: 40 inches

Collimation: Collimate to outer margins of the foot

Respiration: patient does not hold respiration.

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