EXAM #9 Flashcards
CR for:
AP Femur
Perpendicular to mid-femur and center of IR
Key patient/part positioning points for:
AP Femur
IR 2 inches below knee joint
Rotate limb internally to place in true anatomic position
CR for:
Lateral Femur
Perpendicular to mid-femur
Key patient/part positioning points for:
Lateral Femur
IR 2 inches below knee joint
Patient on AFFECTED side with knee flexed 45°
Epicondyles perpendicular to tabletop
CR for:
AP Oblique Femoral Necks
Modified Cleaves Method
Perpendicular, entering midline approx. 1 inch superior to symphysis pubis
(Perpendicular to femoral neck for unilateral)
Key patient/part positioning points for:
AP Oblique Femoral Necks
Modified Cleaves Method
Flex thighs and knees
Abduct thighs 45° from vertical with soles of feet together
CR for:
AP Hip
Perpendicular to a point 2.5 inches distal on a line drawn perpendicular to midpoint of line between ASIS and the pubic symphysis
Key patient/part positioning points for:
AP Hip
Rotate AFFECTED limb 15°-20° medially
Center hip to IR
ASIS equidistant to table
CR for:
Lateral Hip
Lauenstein Method
Perpendicular to hip at point midway between ASIS and pubic symphysis
CR for:
Lateral Hip
Hickey Method
Perpendicular to hip at point midway between ASIS and pubic symphysis at cephalic angle of 20°-25°
Key patient/part positioning points for:
Lateral Hip
Turn patient slightly toward AFFECTED side
Flex AFFECTED knee and hip
Extend UNAFFECTED knee
CR for:
Axiolateral Hip
Danelius-Miller Method
Perpendicular to long axis of femoral neck and IR
Key patient/part positioning points for:
Axiolateral Hip
Danelius-Miller Method
Greater trochanter elevated to center of IR
Flex knee and hip of UNAFFECTED side w/ foot elevated
Rotate AFFECTED leg medially 15°-20°
CR for:
AP Pelvis and Upper/Proximal Femora
Perpendicular to midpoint of IR
Center IR approximately 2 inches superior to pubic symphysis and 2 inches inferior to ASIS
Key patient/part positioning points for:
AP Pelvis and Upper/Proximal Femora
ASIS equidistant to table
Rotate feet and lower limbs medially 15°-20°
Center IR approximately 2 inches superior to pubic symphysis and 2 inches inferior to ASIS