Which of the following would be the best technical factors to consider for the dorsoplantar foot?

70 kVp and table Bucky
60 kVp and table Bucky
60 kVp and tabletop
50 kVp and tabletop


60 kVp and tabletop

Rationale: The dorsoplantar projection of the foot will image the patient tabletop as the part measures less than 10 cm. Average kVp would be 55-60 at this part thickness.

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