Pelvis
Hip
Positioning
Methods
Anatomy
100

The 2 halves of the pelvis/hip bones are called what?

What is os coxae/innominate bones?

100

What do you do if there is an orthopedic implant on the hip radiograph?

What is make sure to include the entire implant?

100

How much do you internally rotate the lower limbs for an AP Pelvis radiograph?

What is 15-20 degrees?

100

Name the method for an AP oblique/frog-leg hip projection?

What is the Modified Cleaves method?

100

What type of joint is the hip joint?

What is synovial ball-and-socket?

200

How do you orient the IR for an AP Pelvis radiograph?

What is crosswise?

200

Where do you place the top of the IR for an AP hip projection?

What is at the level of the ASIS?

200

How much kVp is the standard range for pelvis & hip imaging with digital equipment?

What is 75-85 kVp?

200

What method is used for an oblique pelvis and how much rotation is necessary for it?

What is the Judet method and 45 degrees?

200

What is a visual sign of a hip fracture in a patient that you should check BEFORE positioning?

What is shortened limb with external rotation?

300

A lighter, more broad pelvis structure is common in who?

Who are Females?

300

What portions of the hip bones join to form the obturator foramen?

What is the pubis and ischium?

300

If the left wing of the ilium is larger than the right on an AP Pelvis x-ray, how is your patient positioned?

What is rotated to the left?

300

What method is used to visualize a lateral hip image when there is suspicion of bilateral hip fractures?

What is the Clements Nakayama method?

300

Which bones of the pelvis make up the cup of vinegar?

What is the ischium, ilium, and pubis?

400

How do you shield on an AP pelvis exam?

What is only if it doesn't compromise the exam in males and typically not at all in females?
400

When do you NEVER internally rotate on an AP hip or pelvis exam?

What is when there is high suspicion of a fracture?

400

Where do you CR for an AP Pelvis radiograph?

What is 2in below the ASIS & 2in above the symphysis pubis?

400

What is the name of the method for shooting a cross-table lateral hip radiograph?

What is the Danelius-Miller Method?

400

T or F: you must always include the obturator foramina on an AP Pelvis radiograph?

What is True?

500

How much do you separate the heels for an AP Pelvis radiograph?

What is 8-10 in?

500

Where do you place your CR for an AP or Lateral Hip projection?

What is the femoral neck?

500

What landmark is at the level of the symphysis pubis, and is a better option for palpation?

What is the greater trochanter?

500

What rare disease affects children in the hip where blood flow is disrupted? (known as Avascular Necrosis in adults)

What is Legg Calve-Perthes Disease?

500

How do you eliminate/minimize foreshortening of the femoral neck on an AP Pelvis or AP hip radiograph?

What is internally rotate the lower leg and foot?

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