OBLIQUE TOES
Specific view for assessing the phalanges and joint spaces
Proyección Oblicua de Dedos del Pie - Vista anatómica específica
Positioning
Rotate the foot medially 30° to 45° for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd toes. Lateral rotation may be used for the 4th and 5th toes.
Technical Challenges
- Minimal bone density - Very small and thin bones.
- No soft tissue - Very low X-ray attenuation.
- High sensitivity to overexposure - Easy to "burn" the image.
- Low kVp (42) - To ensure maximum contrast.
Adjust even further for children or particularly thin toes.