Pelvis/Sacrum/Hips- Normal

Question 1

what is the normal pelvis view and what should be done to the femur for it

Answer 1

AP view standard

-Hips internally rotated 15 degrees

Question 2

Male vs femal angle under pubic sympysis

Answer 2

male= <90

Female= >90

Question 3

where is the tear drop distance measured from and what is the max it can be (what is that called) and max bw both sides

Answer 3

• From most medial femoral head t kholers teardrop

Max= 11mm (too big= waldertroms sign)
Max dif= 2mm

Question 4

what should the femoral neck angle be

Answer 4

120-130 degrees

Question 5

Normal symphysis pubis width

Answer 5

6-7mm

Question 6

where does kliens line run from and what should it intersect normally

Answer 6

• From thinnest portion of neck up to head

- Should intersect femoral head

Question 7

what are the 3 lines on a hip radiograph

Answer 7

Iliofemoral
Shentons (inf to femur to sup obturator foramen)
ilioishial ( med to teardrop)

Question 8

how should a frog leg hip be pos and what will you be able to see better/worse

Answer 8

• have hip externally rotated + abducted
• can be biateral
• cant see neck as well but will be able to see lesser trochanter

Question 9

max for retrorectal space

Answer 9

max=2cm