Description

Test Criteria

This view can be thought of as the literal anteroposterior of the tibia.

Often, this view is requested following major trauma, with a suspected mid-shaft fracture. Keep this in mind when moving the patient as they may be in extreme pain.

Consider the use of a modified horizontal beam if needed.

In some cases the patient’s limb will not fit on the one image, it is better to take two images at both points then perform one sub-par projection in the centre if both the ankle and the knee joints are not present it is not a complete series.