Pelvis and Hip Flashcards
what are the three standard views in the Hip series
AP pelvis
AP spot hip
Frog leg
what is the kVp in all three views
80
what is the FFD in all three views
40 degrees
is a grid needed in all three views
YES
what is the film size for AP pelvis
14 x 17
what is the film size for AP spot hip and Frog leg
10 x 12
central ray Midway b/w the ASIS & pubic bones
AP Pelvis
central ray Midway b/w the ASIS & the pubic bone, in the femoral crease
AP spot hip
central ray Midway b/w the ASIS & the pubic bone, in the femoral crease
Frog leg
Top of the light of collimation should include the superior aspect of the iliac crests, hips internally rotated 15-20°, casette placed crosswise
AP Pelvis
The top of the light of collimation should include the superior aspect of the iliac crest ,femur internally rotated 15-20°
AP spot hip
The top of the light of collimation should include the superior aspect of the iliac crest , hip in figure “4”, casette placed crosswise, have pt put their foot on a stool
Frog leg
