Harris View
Other Names
- Harris Axial View
- Calcaneal Axial View
- Axial Heel View
- Plantodorsal Axial Calcaneal View
- Harris-Beath view
Introduction
- Specialized axial radiographic projection of the calcaneus and hindfoot
- Commonly used in evaluation of calcaneal fractures and hindfoot alignment
- Complements standard lateral and AP foot radiographs
Description
- X-ray beam directed cephalad toward the plantar heel
- Provides axial visualization of the calcaneus
- Typically performed with ankle dorsiflexed
- Evaluates: Heel width, calcaneal tuberosity alignment, subtalar joint alignment, hindfoot varus/valgus deformity, posterior facet orientation
Pathology
- Calcaneal fractures
- Intra-articular calcaneal fractures
- Extra-articular calcaneal fractures
- Calcaneal malunion
- Hindfoot varus deformity
- Hindfoot valgus deformity
- Subtalar joint incongruity
- Lateral wall blowout injuries
Evidence
Fracture Detection
- Utukuri et al[3]
- Axial view did not improve the sensitivity or specificity
- Limited sensitivity compared to CT[4]
See Also
References
- ↑ Rocchi, Vanna, et al. "The “double medial malleolus”: a new physical finding in talocalcaneal coalition." Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 38.4 (2018): 239-243.
- ↑ Go, Robin, et al. "Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the distal lower extremity and the role of radiotherapy: A report of two cases." Rare Tumors 15 (2023): 20363613231172611.
- ↑ Utukuri, M. M., et al. "The value of the axial view in assessing calcaneal fractures." Injury 31.5 (2000): 325-326.
- ↑ Smith, Stacy E., et al. "ACR Appropriateness Criteria® acute trauma to the ankle." Journal of the American College of Radiology 17.11 (2020): S355-S366.