Patella X-Ray "Skyline"
Objective
Patellofemoral joint.
Quality criteria
Patellofemoral joint visible in axial section.
Patella centred in the trochlea.
Trochlear sulcus angle measurable.
Common errors
Flexion other than 45°.
Beam not tangential to the patella.
Movement.
Tecnica da supino (preferita): paziente supino con ginocchio flesso a 45° sorretto da un supporto, fascio diretto distalmente…
Full card in the app
Positioning, centring, DR/CR parameters and practical notes
