Anatomy: Lower Leg, Knee, & Patella Positioning
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Reading assignment: Lower Leg Anatomy: lower leg, knee, & Merrils, Vol. 1: Chapter 6 Film Critique #3 patella Lab demonstration Positioning: lower leg Positioning: knee Reading assignment: Knee Merrils, Vol. 1: Chapter 6 Film Critique #4 & Lab demonstration Positioning: intercondylar fossa Reading assignment: Intercondylar fossa and patella & patella Merrils, Vol. 1: Chapter 6 Lab demonstration Anatomy: Femur Reading assignment: Femur Positioning: Femur Merrils, Vol. 1: Chapters 6 & 7 Film Critique #5 Lab demonstration Leg…… The leg is composed of two long bones: Tibia – medial bone; second largest bone in the body Fibula – lateral bone The tibia has several anatomical features of note. See whether you can locate each on the diagram. Proximal end: Medial condyle Lateral condyle Tibial plateaus Intercondylar eminence Tibial tuberosity Body – features anterior crest Distal end: Medial malleolus Fibular notch The head of the fibula is located at its proximal end and has a pointed apex laterally. Distally, the fibular features the lateral malleolus. The articulations between the two leg bones are discussed on Screen 1.13. Knee….. The knee joint is the articulation between the femoral condyles and the tibial plateaus. Numerous soft tissues support and reinforce the knee, including the: Menisci Cruciate ligaments Collateral ligaments These supporting soft tissue structures are enclosed in a common joint capsule. The knee joint is of the hinge type, capable of flexion and extension only. The anterior knee joint is protected by the patella and patellofemoral joint. The patella is the largest and most constant sesamoid bone. It develops in the quadriceps femoris tendon between the ages of 3 and 5 years. The anterior distal surface of the femur has a shallow triangular depression, the patellar surface between the two condyles for articulation with the patella. This articulation is termed the patellofemoral joint. This synovial gliding joint protects the knee joint. Femur…. 1.12 Femur The femur, the bone of the thigh region of the lower limb, is the longest, strongest bone in the human body. It has several anatomical features of note. Click to enlarge the illustration and see whether you can locate the following landmarks: Head Patellar surface Neck Lateral condyle Greater trochanter Medial condyle Lesser trochanter Intercondylar fossa Body Adductor tubercle Lateral epicondyle Popliteal surface Medial epicondyle Note that some of these features are only seen on either the anterior or posterior view of the femur. It is useful to try describing the location of each anatomical feature as a means of studying and understanding femoral anatomy. Knee Joint… Six articulations are formed by the bones of the lower limb. The most distal, the ankle mortise, is discussed on Screen 1.6. The most proximal, the hip joint, will be studied in the next module. The remaining four are: Proximal tibiofibular joint o Synovial diarthrosis gliding type Distal tibiofibular joint o Fibrous syndemosis Knee joint o Articulation between the femoral condyles and the tibial plateaus o Synovial diarthrosis hinge type Patellofemoral joint o Patella and patellar surface of anterior, distal femur o Synovial diarthrosis, gliding type Positioning Steps Results/Rationale Patient is seated with leg extended and affected posterior Provides AP projection surface resting on IR or supine with leg and foot in Maximizes patient comfort and cooperation position described above. IR is centered to lower leg. Centers anatomy of interest to IR Lower limb is in anatomic position. Provides true AP of tibia and fibula Tibial condyles are parallel to IR. Foot is dorsiflexed to right angle. Demonstrates ankle joint without Plantar surface is perpendicular to IR. superimposition of calcaneus Perpendicular CR enters center of lower leg. Places lower leg and both joints in center of IR and collimated field Longer limbs may require two exposures to image entire limb and adjacent joints. Collimate to 1 inch (2.5 cm) on the sides and 11⁄2 inches Demonstrates all anatomy of interest (4 cm) beyond the ankle and knee joints. Provides radiation protection Improves image quality Provide gonadal shielding. Provides radiation protection/fulfills ethical responsibility Instruct patient to hold still in position for exposure. Reduces possibility of motion Lateral Projection: Tibia and Fibula Positioning Steps Results/Rationale Patient is seated with leg extended. Provides mediolateral projection Lateral side of affected limb rests on IR or patient is Maximizes patient comfort and cooperation supine with leg and foot in position described above. IR is centered to lower leg. Centers anatomy of interest to IR Tibial condyles are perpendicular to IR. Provides true lateral of tibia and fibula Malleoli are superimposed and perpendicular to IR. Foot is dorsiflexed to right angle. Demonstrates ankle joint without superimposition of calcaneus Perpendicular CR enters center of lower leg. Places lower leg and both joints in center of IR and collimated field Longer limbs may require two exposures to image entire limb and adjacent joints. Collimate to 1 inch (2.5 cm) on the sides and 11⁄2 Demonstrates all anatomy of interest inches (4 cm) beyond the ankle and knee joints. Provides radiation protection Improves image quality Provide gonadal shielding. Provides radiation protection/fulfills ethical responsibility Instruct patient to hold still in position for exposure. Reduces possibility of motion Chapter 6, Essential 1. What degenerative conditions Projections of the of the knee are best Knee, pp. 286-297, demonstrated with weight- 300-302, and 304-305 bearing projections? 2. How does patient size affect knee radiography? Chapter 6, Essential 1. How many variations are there Projections of the for the PA axial—Holmblad Intercondylar Fossa projection for intercondylar Projections, pp. 306- fossa? 309 2. How is the degree of central ray angulation determined for the Camp-Coventry method? Chapter 6, Essential 1. What amount of knee flexion Patella and is optimal in demonstrating Patellofemoral Joint the patella in a lateral Projections, pp. 311- position? 312 and 316-317 2. What is the relationship between flexion of the knee and the appearance of the patellofemoral joint space? 3. What is the primary disadvantage of the tangential (Settegast method) in demonstrating the patellofemoral joint space? Chapter 6, Essential 1. How is the angle of the Projections of the femoral body affected by the Femur, pp. 318-321 width of the pelvis? AP Projection: Knee Positioning Steps Results/Rationale Patient is seated or supine, with leg extended. Provides AP projection Maximizes patient comfort and cooperation Table bucky is centered to knee joint. Centers anatomy of interest to IR (Located ½ inch [1.3 cm] below patellar apex.) Reduces distortion Lower limb is in anatomic position. Provides true AP of knee joint Tibial condyles are parallel to IR. CR is directed to a point ½ inch (1.3 cm) inferior to the patellar Aligns CR to open knee joint apex. Angle varies, depending on the measurement between the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the tabletop, as follows: <19 cm = 3 to 5 degrees caudad (thin pelvis) 19 to 24 cm = 0 degrees >24 cm = 3 to 5 degrees cephalad (large pelvis) Collimate to 10 x 12 inches (25 x 30 cm) field size. Demonstrates all anatomy of interest Provides radiation protection Improves image quality Provide gonadal shielding. Provides radiation protection/fulfills ethical responsibility Instruct patient to hold still in position for exposure. Reduces possibility of motion Close Window Lateral Projection: Knee Positioning Steps Results/Rationale Patient is recumbent, turned on Provides mediolateral projection affected side with lateral surface of Maximizes patient comfort and cooperation knee on table. Removes opposite limb from anatomy of interest Knee is abducted, with unaffected limb behind. Table bucky is centered to knee Centers anatomy of interest to IR joint. Knee is in lateral position with tibial Provides true lateral position of knee joint condyles perpendicular to IR. Degree of flexion relaxes muscles to demonstrate maximum Knee is flexed 20 to 30 degrees. volume of joint cavity CR angle is 5 to 7 degrees Aligns CR to open knee joint cephalad. Slight angle on the CR prevents the joint space from being Enters knee joint 1 inch (2.5 cm) obscured by the magnified image of the medial femoral condyle. distal to the medial epicondyle. Collimate to 10 x 12-inch (25 x 30- Demonstrates all anatomy of interest cm) field size. Provides radiation protection Improves image quality Provide gonadal shielding. Provides radiation protection/fulfills ethical responsibility Instruct patient to hold still in Reduces possibility of motion position for exposure. Close Window AP Projection: Knees, Standing Positioning Steps Results/Rationale Patient stands upright, back against vertical grid device. Provides AP weight-bearing projection Vertical grid device is centered to knee joints (located ½ Centers anatomy of interest to IR inch [1.3 cm] below patellar apex). Reduces distortion Weight is equally distributed on both feet, which are facing Provides weight bearing to demonstrate forward. joint narrowing Reduces risk of rotation or distortion Horizontal CR is directed perpendicular and enters ½ inch Centers knees to collimated field (1.3 cm) inferior to the patellar apices. Collimate to a 14 x 17-inch (35 x 43-cm) field size. Demonstrates all anatomy of interest Provides radiation protection