Hip Imaging

Question 1

What is a frogs leg lateral view generally used for?

Answer 1

Suspected SUFE in children

Question 2

List the 5 types of NOF fractures, from superior to inferior

Answer 2

1. Subcapital
2. Trans cervical
3. Intertrochanteric
4. Per trochanteric (can be above or below lesser troch. )
5. Subtrochanteric

Question 3

How do we check alignment on an AP pelvis ?

Answer 3

1. Greater trochanter equal in size and shape
2. Tips of less troch. Only seen
3. Obturator foramina symmetrical

Question 4

What does tracing the ilio-pectoral line tell us?

Answer 4

It may indicate an actetabular wall fracture

Question 5

What does the teardrop sign tell us?

Answer 5

Could indicate an acetabular wall fracture

Question 6

What does shentons line look at ?

Answer 6

Disruption may indicate a NOF- usually subtle and impacted

Question 7

Line of Klein should what?

Answer 7

Neck of femur should bisect epiphysis

Question 8

How do we check alignment on frogs leg lateral

Answer 8

1. Obt. Form. Equal

Question 9

What are the two types/locations of femoral stress fractures ?

Answer 9

1. Inferomedial - compression side #
2. Superolateral - tension side #