TOES

AP/ AP Axial Projection

RP: 3rd MTP joint

SS: Phalanges, Distal portion of metatarsals

CR: ⟂ (if 15 ° foam wedge is used) / 15 ° posteroinferiorly

PA Projection

RP: 3rd MTP joint

CR: ⟂

SS: MTP and IP joint spaces are well visualized

AP Oblique Projection: [Medial Rotation]

Lower leg and foot rotated medial (Plantar surface from IR)

RP: 3rd MTP joint

CR: ⟂

SS: Open IP and 2nd-5th MTP joint spaces & 1st-3rd toes

AP Oblique Projection: [Lateral Rotation]

Lower leg and foot rotated laterall (Plantar surface from IR)

RP: 3rd MTP joint

CR: ⟂

SS: 3rd-5th toes & MTP joints overlapped

PA Oblique Projection: [Medial Rotation]

ball of foot 30 ° to horizontal

RP: 3rd MTP joint

CR: ⟂

SS: 2nd-5th MRP joint spaces

1st-3rd toes

1st MTP joint (not always open)

Lateral Projection

PP: Use 4x4 gauze pad or pop-sickle stick to separate toe

RP: IP joint (1st toe) & Proximal IP joint (2nd-5th toe)

CR: ⟂

SS: Toe in true lateral

Phalanges in profile

Open IP joints spaces