3410 pelvic projections and SI joints

what is the CP from midline for the outlet projection?

5 cm (2”) distal to GT

for the inlet projection, what angle should be used?

40 degrees caudad

wha is the goal of the inlet view? what structures are demonstarted?

• goal is ton

• structures demonstrated are the pelvis ring.

what structures are demonstrated on the outlet projection?

superior and inferior pubic rami

radiographically, what does the pelvis outlet view demonstrate?

elongated pubic rami

what projection demonstrates the complete pelvis ring?

inlet projection

what cephalic beam angle is used for the outlet view on a male pelvis?

20-35 degrees cephalad

how would a patient be positioned to demonstrate the left ilioischial column?

LPO

what structure is best demonstrated in the external oblique judet?

anterior acetabulum rim and posterior ilioischial column

patient history states “fracture of posterior rim of left acetabulum”. what position should the patient be placed to demonstrate the pathology?

RPO

on the judet requisition, the doctor states: posterior ilioschial column fracture of left side. perform unilateral judets. what projection(s) will you perform?

internal and external oblique of left side 

to open the right SI joint, how much must the patient be obliqued?

25-30 degrees LPO

with extended legs, what is the Cr for AP projection of bilateral SI joints?

30-35 deg cephalad