Hip Positioning Flashcards
1
Q
What IR is used for hip views?
A
10x12
2
Q
What SID is used for hip views?
A
40”
3
Q
What are the structures seen for an AP hip?
A
- Femoral head, penetrated and seen through the acetabulum
- Greater trochanter in profile
- Any orthopedic appliance in entirety
- Entire long axis of the femoral neck not foreshortened
- Regions of the ilium and pubic bones adjoining the pubic symphysis
4
Q
What breathing technique is used for hip views?
A
Suspend breathing
5
Q
How is the patient positioned for an AP hip?
A
- Patient supine on table
- ASIS equidistant from the table
- Medially rotate the lower limb and foot 15-20 degrees
6
Q
Where is the CR for an AP hip?
A
Perpendicular at level of femoral neck
7
Q
How many degrees is the lower limb and foot rotated for an AP hip?
A
15-20 degrees medially
8
Q
What are the structures seen for a lateral hip?
A
- Acetabulum, femoral head, and femoral neck seen
- Lesser trochanter seen on the medial aspect of the femur
- Femoral neck without superimposition by the greater trochanter
9
Q
Whats another name for a lateral hip?
A
- Modified cleaves method
- Unilateral frog leg
10
Q
How is the patient positioned for a lateral hip?
A
- Patient supine on table
- Have the patient flex the hip and knee of affected side and draw foot up to the opposite knee as much as possible
- Abduct the thigh laterally 45 degrees
- Try not to rotate pelvis too much
11
Q
How many degrees is the thigh abducted for a lateral hip?
A
45 degrees laterally
12
Q
Where is the CR for a lateral hip?
A
Perpendicular at level of femoral neck
