ABSTRACT
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From the supine/seated position, the patient rotates onto the affected side.
The leg is rotated further until the malleoli are superimposed vertically.
The tibia should be parallel to the image receptor.
A pad is placed under the knee for support.
The lower edge of the receptor is positioned just below the plantar aspect of the heel.
The receptor chosen should be large enough to accommodate the entire length of the tibia and fibula. This may require the leg to be positioned diagonally across the receptor to ensure that the knee joint and ankle joint are included.
