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Mountain view of the patella.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|January 1, 1981
Summary
The "mountain" view offers a superior radiographic assessment of the patellofemoral joint compared to the traditional "sunrise" view. This alternative technique provides better visualization of articular surfaces and is more comfortable for patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- The standard radiographic assessment for the patellofemoral joint is the
- sunrise
- view, first described in 1921.
Observation:
- The
- sunrise
- view often fails to adequately visualize the articular surfaces and can cause discomfort in traumatized patients.
Findings:
- A tangential projection, the
- mountain
- view, provides superior visualization of the patellofemoral joint's articulating surfaces.
- This view is well-tolerated, requires no special equipment, and is more effective than the
- sunrise
- view.
Implications:
- The
- mountain
- view is a valuable alternative for evaluating patellofemoral subluxation, fractures, and degenerative joint disease.
- It offers improved diagnostic accuracy for conditions not apparent on conventional
- sunrise
- radiographs.