What are 3 views of the foot?

Three different pictures are usually taken of the foot: one from the front (anteroposterior view or AP), one from the side (lateral view), and one at an angle (oblique view).

What is DP view?

The dorsoplantar view is part of a three view series examining the phalanges, metatarsals and tarsal bones that make up the foot.

What are the basic projections used for foot?

The foot series is comprised of a dorsoplantar (DP), medial oblique, and a lateral projection.

Can you see navicular on xray?

This depends on which part of the flexor cortex is tangential to the x-ray beam, the location of the lesion and its size. A large radiolucent area in the flexor cortex of the navicular bone is invariably clinically significant, and in some horses is the only detectable radiographic abnormality.

What is mortise view of ankle?

The mortise view enables assessment for fractures and spacing of the entire joint surface, including that between the fibula and talus. The distance between the talus and either the fibula or tibia should be equal throughout the joint.

What are the basic projections of ankle joint?

An x-ray of the ankle will have three views – AP, mortise, and lateral. It should be noted though, that in some countries, including the UK, only the mortise and lateral are used.

How do you Xray the bottom of your foot?

Position of part IR under patient’s foot, parallel with its long axis, and center it to midline of foot at level of base of third metatarsal. Rotate leg laterally until plantar surface of foot forms an angle of 30 degrees to IR. Support elevated side of foot on a 30 degrees foam wedge to ensure consistent results.

What is Mueller Weiss syndrome?

Mueller Weiss Syndrome is a rare, under-diagnosed cause of chronic mid foot pain despite having well-described imaging features. It is historically described as spontaneous adult-onset osteonecrosis of the navicular bone. The disease commonly affects bilateral navicular bones in women in the fifth decade of life.

What is the purpose of mortise view?

The mortise view is key to assessing the structural integrity of the ankle. The entire mortise joint space adjacent to the talar dome should be of uniform width.

How to treat navicular pain?

Nonsurgical Treatment Approaches. The goal of nonsurgical treatment for accessory navicular syndrome is to relieve the symptoms. The following may be used: Immobilization. Placing the foot in a cast or removable walking boot allows the affected area to rest and decreases the inflammation. Ice.

What is type 2 accessory navicular?

Type II: consists of an accessory bone, up to 1.2cm in diameter, where synchondrosis develops between it and the navicular. Type III: is the fused accessory navicular resulting in a large cornuate shaped navicular.

What is a navicular fracture of the foot?

The navicular is one of the tarsal bones in the ankle. It sits on top of the calcaneus or heel bone. A stress fracture of the navicular is caused by overuse or repetitive strain, usually from high impact sports such as sprinting, hurdling and jumping.

Can flat foot cause foot and ankle pain?

‘Flat feet’ Yes. Medial arch and/or transverse arch loss can cause foot and ankle pain by changing the normal ‘architecture’ of walking. A foot& ankle orthopedist consultation to address the ‘flat feet’ would be recommended to assess the need fir orthotics. Good luck. Yes. Flat foot or pes planus can cause foot pain via altered biomechanics.