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Flexed dorsoplantar (flexed DPl) or 4. Position the X-ray machine caudal to the
VetBooks.ir ‘skyline’ view of the tuber calcanei/ 5. Focus–film distance: 100 cm.
limb and above the tarsal region.
sustentaculum tali (Figs 11.21–11.24)
1. Flex the tarsus with gloved hands so that 6. Angle the X-ray beam downwards as close
the metatarsus is at about 30 degrees to the to the vertical as possible.
ground. The tarsus should be held as far 7. Centre the X-ray beam at the level of the
behind the horse as possible. calcaneus.
2. Place the plate in a horizontal position 8. Collimate around the area of interest.
facing upwards under the metatarsus and 9. Exposure guide: 65 kVp, 10 mAs.
extending beyond its proximal border.
3. Place a R/L marker on the lateral side of the
plate.

Figure 11.21 Positioning to obtain a flexed DPl view of the tarsus.

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