Patient Positioning, contd.
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1   Positioning on a Fracture Table

The patient is placed in the supine position, with the injured leg flexed 90° at the knee. The foot of the injured leg is placed in a cushioned boot, or supported by a calcaneal traction pin. For distal locking, the calcaneal traction pin must be used since the shoe extends too far proximally.

The uninjured leg is positioned to allow free movement of the image intensifrer from the A-P to the lateral plane. The leg may either be extended, or flexed and abducted. The foot is placed in a cushioned boot.

It is important that the popliteal fossa be well-cushioned; any pressure should act against the thigh.

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