Hip - Axiolateral (Freidman)

Radiographic Positioning

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Name of projection	Hip - Axiolateral (Freidman)
Area Covered	Hip and surrounding pelvis
Pathology shown	Fractures, bone lesions, dislocation, arthritis
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 femoral neck, angled 15° to 20° cephalad
Collimation	Four sides of collimation Closely collimate to area of interest
Markers	Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal shielding is not possible without obscuring essential anatomy (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Suspended
Positioning	Patient supine on the table Cushion for patients head Rotate patient onto affected side until femur is in contact with the tabletop Place support sponge under hip and knee of raised side Flex knee and hip on affected side CR to femoral neck, angled 15° to 20° cephalad
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes