pelvis centering's

Question 1

AP

pelvis

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 1

(collimation)
*14x17 crosswise
*1- 1.5 above crest

(centering )
*2 below ASIS or above pubic symphysis

(pop)
*feet about 8-10 inches apart
* rotate feet medially 15-20

Question 2

Modified Cleaves Method

bilateral

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 2

(collimation)
14x17 crosswise

(centering )
*1 inch above pubic symphysis

(pop)
* feet together and pushed up as much as possible (angle between 25-45)
* thigh is obliqued 45 degrees

Question 3

AP oblique

hip

unilateral

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 3

(collimation)
*10x12 crosswise

(centering )
*femoral neck
*midway between ASIS and pubic and then 2.5 inches down

(pop)
*thigh is obliqued 45 degrees

Question 4

AP

hip

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 4

(collimation)
*10x12 lengthwise

(centering )
*femoral neck
*midway between ASIS and pubic and then 2.5 inches down

(pop)
*leg turned 15-20 medially

Question 5

Lauenstein Method

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 5

(collimation)
*10x12 crosswise

(centering )
*midway between line drawn between ASIS and pubic symphysis

Question 6

Danelius-Miller Method

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 6

(collimation)
*10x12 lengthwise

(centering)
*entering the growing, exits femoral neck
*top of IR at level with iliac crest

(pop)
*leg turned 15-20 medially
*use blue pad

Question 7

Clements-Nakayama

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 7

(collimation)
*10x12 lengthwise

(centering)
*at femoral neck
*midway between ASIS and pubic and then 2.5 inches down
*top of IR at level with iliac crest
*angle 15 (can do up to 30)

(pop)
*tuck IR under patient
*IR tilt back 15 degrees
*use blue pad

Question 8

Judet Method

CR, collimation, pop

Answer 8

collimation
10x12 LW

centering
*internal: 2 below ASIS
*external: pubic symphysis

Question 9

Taylor Method

Answer 9

collimation
*14x17 crosswise

centering
*2 below pubic symphysis
*20-35 male
*30-45 female

Question 10

Bridgeman Method

Answer 10

collimation
*14x17 crosswise

centering
*at ASIS
*40 caudad