Canis ISSN: 2398-2942

Radiography: tarsus and hindfoot

Introduction

• A high detail film-screen combination is required.
• Soft tissues should be included.
• kV should not exceed 50 in UK.
• General anesthesia or sedation is advised.
• The film should be correctly exposed and developed, and free from movement blur and artifact.
• The anatomical marker must be clearly visible, along with the patient's identification, the date, and the name of the hospital or practice.

Uses

• Fracture .
• Dislocation.
• Osteochondrosis Hock: osteochondrosis .
• Tarsal valgus/varus Distal tibia: angular deformity (but full length tibia/fibula views including the tarsus may be preferable).
• Neoplasia: bony Bone: neoplasia or soft tissue invading bone Synovial cell sarcoma.
• Investigation of joint effusion/swelling from trauma, immune-mediated or infectious arthritis.
• Foreign bodies.
• Common calcaneal tendon injury Hock: calcaneal tendon injury .

Advantages

• Non-invasive.
• Easily performed.

Requirements

Preparation

Procedure

Outcomes