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x-ray help, AP, lateral, forefoot cassette?

Posted By: i give up on 2008-01-05
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Subject: x-ray help, AP, lateral, forefoot cassette?

This is for total knees.  He consistently says, AP, lateral, sunrise, and S/L forefoot cassette.  I should know this!  Cannot find a site with list of x-rays either.  THanks for any help.


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