A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible transverse fracture of the patella.Which of the following routines would safely provide the best images of the patella?
A) AP and horizontal beam lateral, no flexion of knee
B) AP and 5° to 10° flexion lateral
C) AP and Merchant method
D) PA and 45° PA oblique with medial rotation
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