Hip & Pelvis Clover Assessment
How should the x-ray tube be angled for the axiolateral projection, Danelius-Miller method, radiograph?
No tube angulation
What is the recommended tube angulation for an AP projection of the hip?
0 degrees
What is the recommended CR placement for an AP axial outlet projection, Taylor method?
1-2 inches distal to the superior border of the pubic symphysis
What should be demonstrated in the AP projection of the pelvis?
Ilium Greater trochanters in profile Obturator foramen
Inverting a patient's toes 15-20 degrees and separating their heels 8-10 inches for an AP pelvis radiograph will:
Place the greater trochanter in profile
The purpose of performing a modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip is to best visualize the:
entire hip joint
What anatomic structures should be included in an AP axial outlet projection, Taylor method?
pubic and ischial bones magnified with pubic bones superimposed over the sacrum and coccyx
What is the recommended patient position for an AP pelvis view?
supine
Where is the CR directed when performing a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method?
At the ASIS
For the modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip, the CR is aligned perpendicular to which anatomical structure?
Femoral neck
When performing an axiolateral projection, Danelius-Miller method, the CR should be perpendicular to which anatomical structure?
Femoral neck
What two anatomical landmarks are used for the AP projection of the hip?
ASIS Pubic symphysis
What is the recommended tube angle range for a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method?
40 degree caudal
What is the SID for an AP projection of the hip?
40 inches
What is the correct SID for an axiolateral projection, Danelius-Miller method, radiograph?
40 inches
What is the recommended SID for an AP axial outlet projection, Taylor method?
40 inches
What is the recommended SID for an AP projection, unilateral oblique (frog) of the hip?
40 inches
What is the recommended SID for an axiolateral inferosuperior trauma hip, Clements-Nakayama method, radiograph?
40 inches
What is the recommended SID for the AP projection of the pelvis?
40 inches
What is the proper tube angulation for modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip, radiograph?
15 degrees posteriorly
What is the recommended IR size and placement for the AP pelvis radiograph?
17 x 14 crosswise
What is the recommended field of view for a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method?
17 x 14 inches crosswise
What is the correct CR placement for the AP pelvis radiograph?
2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
A tech is taking a radiograph of an AP projection of the hip. Using the center point of the ASIS and pubic symphysis as landmarks to create an imaginary plane, how far distally is the CR directed?
2.5 inches
What degree of tube angulation is used when imaging an AP axial outlet projection, Taylor method, on a female?
30-45 degree cephalic
Inverting a patient's toes 15-20 degrees and separating their heels 8-10 inches for an AP hip radiograph will do what?
Elongate the neck of the femur Place the greater trochanter in profile
What anatomy should be clearly visible on a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method?
Superimposed superior and inferior rami of the pubic bones, and anterior pelvic bones
A modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip method, requires the patient to be in what position?
Supine
How should a patient be positioned for an AP axial outlet projection, Taylor method?
Supine
What is the recommended patient position for an AP unilateral frog hip?
Supine
What are the breathing instructions for an AP pelvis radiograph?
Suspend breathing
What indicates the appropriate breathing instructions for an AP projection, unilateral oblique (frog) of the hip?
Suspend breathing
Which of the following indicates the appropriate breathing instructions for an AP projection of the hip?
Suspend breathing
What is the recommended breathing instructions for an AP axial outlet projection, Taylor method?
Suspended respiration
