Broden View
Other Names
- Brodén view
- Brodén projection
- Broden’s view
- Subtalar oblique view
- Calcaneal Oblique View
Introduction
- Specialized oblique radiographic projection used to evaluate the subtalar joint and calcaneus
- It is most commonly obtained in the setting of calcaneal fractures, particularly intra-articular injuries
- The projection was originally described by Brodén to improve visualization of the posterior subtalar joint[2]
Description
- Patient is usually supine or standing
- Foot internally rotated approximately 30–45°
- X-ray beam angled cephalad approximately 10–40°
- Designed to profile the subtalar joint without overlap
Pathology
- Intra-articular calcaneal fractures
- Posterior facet depression fractures
- Subtalar joint incongruity
- Postoperative assessment after calcaneal fracture fixation
- Subtalar arthritis
Evidence
- Looijen et al[3]
- Approximately 75% accuracy when reviewed by foot and ankle experts
- Among less experienced observers, 48-62% accuracy
See Also
References
- ↑ Case courtesy of Maulik S Patel, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 18017
- ↑ Brodén B. Roentgen examination of the subtaloid joint in fractures of the calcaneus. Acta Radiologica. 1949;31(1):85-91.
- ↑ Looijen, Rosalie C., et al. "Identification of postoperative step-offs and gaps with Brodén’s view following open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal fractures." Foot & Ankle International 40.7 (2019): 797-802.