pelvis and hip projections quiz

In a properly positioned AP hip image, the lesser trochanter should be:

Minimally demonstrated on the medial side of the femur

For the AP Oblique Femoral Necks (Modified Cleaves) bilateral projection, how should the thighs be positioned?

Abducted equally and maximally

What structure should be demonstrated on the medial border of femora in a properly positioned AP pelvis and upper femora image?

lesser trochanters

For the Superoinferior Axial "Inlet" Projection (Bridgeman Method), where should the central ray enter?

at the level of the ASIS

In an AP hip projection, what is the proper rotation of the lower limb and foot?

Medial rotation 15-20 degrees

Which projection is contraindicated if fracture or pathology is suspected?

AP Oblique (Modified Cleaves) or Bi-lateral Frog Leg

For an AP Oblique Femoral Necks (Modified Cleaves) unilateral projection, how should the affected thigh be abducted?

about 45 degrees laterally

For the AP Oblique Acetabulum (Judet) external oblique position, where should the central ray enter?

At the pubic symphysis

For an AP pelvis and upper femora projection, how should the feet and lower limbs be positioned?

Feet separated 8-10 inches apart, lower limbs medially rotated 15-20 degrees

For the AP Axial "Outlet" Projection, where should the CR be centered for male patients?

2 inches distal to superior border of pubic symphysis

Which of the following is a radiation protection measure mentioned for pelvis and hip projections?

close collimation

In the Axiolateral Inferosuperior trauma (Clements-Nakayama) projection, how should the grid IR be tilted?

its top back 15 degrees

For the Lateral Hip (Lauenstein Method), what angle should the affected knee and thigh be drawn to?

90 degrees (right angle)

For an AP pelvis projection, where should the upper border of the IR be positioned?

1" to 1.5" (2.5 to 3.8 cm) above iliac crests

When evaluating an AP pelvis image, the ischial spines should be:

Equally demonstrated

In the AP Axial "Outlet" Projection (Taylor Method), what is the angle of the central ray for female patients?

30-45 degrees cephalad

What should be seen in a properly positioned Axiolateral Hip (Danelius-Miller) image?

Femoral neck without overlap from greater trochanter

In the Axiolateral Inferosuperior trauma (Clements-Nakayama) projection, what is the position of the affected limb?

Neutral or slightly externally rotated

What is demonstrated on the internal oblique Judet method?

Posterior rim of acetabulum and iliopubic column

The Hickey Method for lateral hip imaging differs from the Lauenstein method in what way?

The central ray is angled 20 degrees cephalic

What is the purpose of medially rotating the feet and lower limbs 15-20 degrees in an AP pelvis projection?

To place femoral necks parallel with the IR

In the Axiolateral Hip (Danelius-Miller) projection, what should be done with the unaffected limb?

Flex knee and hip to place thigh vertical

For the AP Oblique Acetabulum (Judet) internal oblique position, where does the central ray enter?

2" (5 cm) inferior to ASIS of affected side

What is demonstrated on the external oblique Judet method?

Anterior rim of acetabulum and ilioischial column

What is another name for the Axiolateral Hip (Danelius-Miller) projection?

Cross-table or Surgical Lateral projection

For an AP pelvis projection, where should the IR be centered?

Midway between ASIS and pubic symphysis

For an AP pelvis projection, where should the central ray be directed?

Perpendicular to IR

In the Lateral Hip (Lauenstein Method), the femoral neck will be:

Overlapped by greater trochanter

In a properly positioned AP hip projection, the greater trochanter should be:

in profile