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KNEE

DEFINITION:
Using a lateral film of the knee, angle is measured by three lines. The first is tangential to the tibial crest, the second is perpendicular to the first line, and the third is tangential to the proximal tibial articular surface. Observe resulting angle from second and third line.

ABNORMAL:
if > 22 degrees then depression ( RID6344 ) due to fracture

RADLEX:
knee ( RID2743 ), knee joint ( RID2751 ), tibia ( RID2885
how to draw the tibial plateau angle