Toes series

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The toes series is comprised of an AP, AP oblique, and a lateral projection. The series is often utilised in trauma situations. It examines the entirety of the proximal middle and distal phalanges of the foot. 

Indications

Toe radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including 1

Projections

Standard projections
  • AP
    • demonstrates the toe(s) of interest in the dorsal-plantar/AP plane
  • AP oblique
    • toes of interest are projected 30 degrees to the AP projection 
  • lateral
    • orthogonal view of the AP projection often used to determine dislocation directed and fracture displacement.
Additional projections

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  • sesamoid view
    • tangential projection of the toes can sometimes be performed to demonstrate sesamoid bone.
  • -<a href="/articles/toes-ap-view">AP</a><ul><li>demonstrates the toe(s) of interest in the dorsal-plantar/AP plane</li></ul>
  • +<a href="/articles/toes-ap-view-2">AP</a><ul><li>demonstrates the toe(s) of interest in the dorsal-plantar/AP plane</li></ul>
  • -<a title="Toes: oblique view" href="/articles/toes-oblique-view">AP oblique</a><ul><li>toes of interest are projected 30 degrees to the AP projection </li></ul>
  • +<a href="/articles/toes-oblique-view-1">AP oblique</a><ul><li>toes of interest are projected 30 degrees to the AP projection </li></ul>
  • -</ul><h5>Additional projections</h5><p>A tangential projection of the toes can sometimes be performed to demonstrate sesamoid bone.</p>
  • +</ul><h5>Additional projections</h5><ul><li>
  • +<a title="Toes (sesamoid view)" href="/articles/toes-sesamoid-view">sesamoid view</a><ul><li>tangential projection of the toes can sometimes be performed to demonstrate sesamoid bone.</li></ul>
  • +</li></ul>

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