For the axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip, 1. ...

[stephzh]

For the axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip,
 
  1. the unaffected hip should be in maximum flexion and abduction.
  2. the central ray should be positioned parallel with the femoral neck.
  3. a grid and tight collimation are needed to increase detail visibility.
  4. the affected leg should always be internally rotated.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 only
  c. 1, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

An axiolateral (inferosuperior) hip projection obtained with the patient's affected leg in external rotation demonstrates
 
  1. the greater trochanter in profile anteriorly.
  2. the greater trochanter at a transverse halfway between the lesser trochanter and the femoral head.
  3. the greater trochanter in profile posteriorly.
  4. soft tissue from the unaffected leg superimposed over the affected leg's acetabulum and fem-oral head.
  a. 1 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 3 only
  d. 3 and 4 only

[otokexnaru]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

[stephzh]

Gracias!

[Kedrick2014]

Excellent