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Dorso 35º proximal-dorsodistal 4. Position the X-ray machine on the cranial
VetBooks.ir oblique (D35Pr-DDiO) or ‘skyline’ 5. Focus–film distance: 100 cm.
side of the limb above the carpal region.
view of the distal row of carpal bones
(Figs 8.29–8.32) 6. Angle the X-ray beam 35 degrees downward
1. Flex the carpus with gloved hands so that towards the horizontal.
the metacarpus is horizontal. 7. Centre the X-ray beam at the level of the dor-
2. Place the plate in a horizontal position sal border of the distal row of carpal bones.
facing upwards under the metacarpus, 8. Collimate around the dorsal half of the
extending beyond its dorsal border. distal radius.
3. Place a R/L marker on the lateral side of the 9. Exposure guide: 65 kVp, 8 mAs.
plate.

A B

Figure 8.29 Diagram showing how to obtain D35Pr-DDiO view of the carpus (A) and positioning to obtain
the same view (B).

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