Sunrise Patella
IR size: 10×12 inches
Shielding: Lead shield around waist
Patient Position: Instruct patient to lay supine on the table.
Part Position: Ensure no rotation of the pelvis and flex legs 45 degrees.
Central Ray: Angle CR 15 degrees upshot and palpate the knee to find the patellar joint space. Place the cassette on the thighs oh the patient and angle it to be perpendicular to the CR. You may need to use sponges and tape to hold it in place.
SID: 40 inches
Collimation: Collimate tightly on all sides of the patella
Respiration: patient does not hold respiration.
