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Flexed lateromedial (flexed LM) 4. Position the X-ray machine on the lateral
VetBooks.ir (Figs 11.17–11.20) 5. Focus–film distance: 100 cm.
side of the limb.
1. Flex the tarsus with gloved hands so that
the metatarsus is at about 30 degrees to the 6. Use a horizontal X-ray beam perpendicu-
ground. larly aligned to the leg and plate.
2. Place the plate in landscape orientation on 7. Centre the X-ray beam dorsal to the
the medial side of the tarsus as close as pos- calcaneus.
sible to the limb. 8. Collimate around the tarsus.
3. Place a R/L marker on the dorsal side of the 9. Exposure guide: 70 kVp, 10 mAs.
plate.

Figure 11.17 Positioning to obtain a flexed LM view of the tarsus.

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