Proper positioning of the AP tibia/fibula requires:
the foot to be in natural position and the leg adjusted until the intermalleolar line is parallel to the image receptor
the foot to be dorsiflexed and the toes positioned up
the foot to be dorsiflexed and the toes positioned up
the foot to be in natural position and the leg adjusted until the femoral condyles are parallel to the image receptor
the foot to be in natural position and the leg adjusted until the femoral condyles are parallel to the image receptor
Rationale: The AP projection for the tibia/fibula is a true AP when the femoral condyles are adjusted to run parallel to the image receptor. The foot can remain in a natural position.
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