Tibia and fibula series
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Citation:
Gorton S, Murphy A, Weerakkody Y, et al. Tibia and fibula series. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 09 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-41408
rID:
41408
Article created:
30 Nov 2015,
Sarah Gorton
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Synonyms:
- Tibia/fibula series radiographs
The tibia/fibula is comprised of an anteroposterior (AP), and lateral radiograph. The series is often used in emergency departments to evaluate the entirety of the tibia and fibula after trauma.
Indications
The tibia/fibula radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including:
- trauma
- obvious deformity following major midshaft impaction
- suspected foreign body
- inability to weight bear
- osteomyelitis
Projections
Standard projections
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AP
- demonstrates the lower limb in the natural anatomical position
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lateral
- projection 90° to the AP view
- must include both the knee and ankle joint
Modified trauma projections
- horizontal beam lateral
- a modified projection 90° to the AP view
- demonstrates lower limb in a lateral profile
- must include both the knee and ankle joint
Additional projections
Dedicated joint views should be performed if there is suspicion of an occult knee or ankle injury.
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