Hip - AP

Radiographic Positioning

Adult

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Name of projection	Hip - AP
Area Covered	Hip and surrounding pelvis
Pathology shown	Fractures, bone lesions, dislocation, arthritis
Radiographic Anatomy	[[Hip Radiographic Anatomy|Hip Radiographic Anatomy]]
IR Size & Orientation	24x 30 cm Portrait
Film / Screen Combination	Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter	Decubitus filter may be used for film Not required with CR / DR
Exposure	70 kVp 20 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR to a mid point between syphysis pubis and ASIS over head of femur
Collimation	Collimate to four sides of interest
Markers	Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Suspended
Positioning	Patient supine on the table, arms at side or across upper chest Cushion for patients head Internally rotate foot and leg 15° to 20° (do not attempt to internally rotate if fracture or dislocation suspected), sandbags may be used to maintain this position CR to a mid point between syphysis pubis and ASIS over head of femur
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes