Indications
1. See Knee XRay Indications in Acute Injury
Views: Acute Injury Evaluation
1. Anteroposterior View (Standing if possible)
2. Lateral view
3. Axial View (Merchant View at 30 degrees flexion)
  1. Views patellofemoral joint
Views: Specific Indications
1. Tunnel or notch view
  1. Postero-anterior view with knee flexed to 50 degrees
  2. Perform standing if possible
  3. Indicated for osteochondritis dissecans evaluation
    1. Shows femoral condyle radiolucencies
Findings: Acute Injury
1. Osseous Fracture
2. Knee Osteochondral Fracture
3. Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans
4. Knee Osteonecrosis
5. Knee Osteoarthritis
6. Knee Subluxation or Knee Dislocation
7. Knee loose bodies
8. Bone tumor signs

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