AP Pelvis Flashcards
1
Q
AP Pelvis
Where is the Image Receptor placed?
A
In the table bucky
2
Q
AP Pelvis
How is the patient positioned?
A
- The patient must lie on the table, with their legs extended.
- Their legs must be rotated internally, by separating the heels and turning the feet inwards
3
Q
AP Pelvis
Why do we rotate feet internally?
A
To ensure there is no foreshortening of the femoral neck.
4
Q
AP Pelvis
In what case do we not rotate the feet?
A
When it is a trauma pt as it will be too painful for them.
5
Q
AP Pelvis
ASIS and table top
A
ASIS should be equidistant to the table top.
6
Q
AP Pelvis
Vertical centring ray
A
Mid-sagittal plane between ASIS and symphis pubis.
7
Q
AP Pelvis - Collimation
Laterally
A
Skin margins
8
Q
AP Pelvis - Collimation
Inferiorly
A
Proximal 1/3 of the femur
9
Q
AP Pelvis - Collimation
Superiorly
A
Iliac crests
10
Q
AP Pelvis
Source Image Distance
A
100/110cm
