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Femur & Pelvic Comp
Femur & Pelvic comp review
Question | Answer |
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Femur-Mid and Distal | AP and Lateral |
AP: Femur-mid and distal factors | IR (14x17)Lengthwise / 75kV 12mAs / Rotate leg 5* for true AP / Midpoint of IR / min. 1 inch knee joint / |
Lateral - Mediolateral or Lateromedial: femur mid and distal factors | IR (14x17)Lengthwise / 75kV 7mAs / Flex knee 45* affected side / Midpoint of IR / min. 1 inch knee joint |
Lateral - Mediolateral: femur mid and proximal factors | IR (14x17)Lengthwise / 75kV 12mAs / Flex knee 45* affected side / Midpoint of IR / min. 1 inch knee joint |
AP Pelvis (Bilateral Hips): Pelvis | IR (14x17)Lengthwise / 80kV 12mAs / Separate legs & feet rotate 15-20* / midway between ASIS and symphysis pubis / 2 inches inferior to level of ASIS / Suspend respiration |
AP Bilateral Hips "Frog-leg": Pelvis | IR (14x17)Lengthwise / 80kV 12mAs / adbuct both femora 40-45* from vertical/ 3 inches below level of ASIS - 1 inch above symphysis pubis / suspend respiration |