A Patient Comes to Radiology with a History of Chondromalacia

question 52

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to radiology with a history of chondromalacia of the patella.The orthopedic surgeon is concerned about possible loose bodies within the patellofemoral joint space.She wants the best projection to demonstrate this joint space.What projection should be performed?

• A)Camp-Coventry method
• B)Settegast method
• C)AP axial projection
• D)Merchant method

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