AP femur Flashcards
1
Q
- How much are the feet inverted and why?
A
10-15 degrees to roll femur internally placing the femoral neck parallel to IR
2
Q
- If the patient’s femur is unable to fit on a 14x17 image receptor, which joint should be included on the 14x17 IR?
A
Sight closest to injury
3
Q
- What is the central ray location if the entire femur fits on one image receptor?
A
Midshaft
4
Q
- For the proximal femur, the top of the IR should be at what level?
A
Level of ASIS
5
Q
- For the distal femur, the top of the IR should be at what level?
A
2’ below knee joint
6
Q
- How is the femoral neck demonstrated on this image?
A
Parallel to IR
7
Q
- What proximal femoral structure should be demonstrated in profile laterally?
A
Greater trochanter
8
Q
- Where will the lesser trochanter be demonstrated?
A
On medial side
9
Q
- What should be done when imaging a patient that has an orthopedic appliance?
A
Use a manual technique, metal is denser than bone, include entire device in one image
