If an air-fluid level of the ankle needs to be acquired, but the patient cannot stand, which approach can be substituted?
AP oblique
upright weight-bearing
patient is supine and the CR directed perpendicular to the joint
cross-table lateral ankle
cross-table lateral ankle
Rationale: Use of a horizontal beam will demonstrate air-fluid level when a patient's condition prevents upright positioning.
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