Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Non-Trauma Hip

NON-TRAUMA HIP

ROUTINE VIEWS:
AP Pelvis - if no previous or recent one has been taken
AP Hip
Lateral Hip (Frog-Leg)

AP PELVIS
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Patient supine with toes rotated inward.
3. Bucky
4. 40" SID
5. Central Ray: midway between symphsis pubis and iliac crest.

AP HIP
1. 10 x 12 film
2. Patient supine
3. Foot rotated slightly inward 15o
4. 40" SID
5. Central Ray: through femoral neck

LATERAL HIP (FROG-LEG)
1. 10 x 12 crosswise
2. Patient supine
3. Have patient bend knee and allow affected leg to slowly "fall" to side.
4. Bucky
5. 40" SID
5. Central Ray: through femoral neck

BOTH VIEWS TO INCLUDE ENTIRE PIN OR PROSTHESIS.