Clinical indication:

Fracture, dislocations, arthritis

Region:

Hip

Patient’s Position:

Patient is supine on the xray table.

Place the patient’s hand on the chest.

Make sure that there is no rotation.

Rotate both legs and feet internally 15°-20°

Cassette:

Size: 10’’x12’’ Orientation: Portrait

FFD/SID:

100cm

Central ray:

Central ray is directed towards midway between pubis symphysis and ASIS over the femoral head

Grid:

Yes

Respiration:

Not related

Exposure factors:

70-80kVp 20mAs

Collimation:

Collimate to the area of interest by all sides.