Change: or stationary grid Filter No Exposure 70 kVp16 mAs FFD / SID 100cm Central Ray Directed to mid-femurPerpendicular to IR Collimation Centre: align the upper edge of the IR to the level of the anterior superior iliac spines (ASIS's)Shutter A: to the full   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 918)

Change: ---- Under Construction --- Area Covered Proximal half to two thirds of femoral shaft, femoral head, femoral neck, trochanters, hip joint Pathology shown Fractures, lesions Radiographic Anatomy Femur Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35cm x 43cm (14 x 17 inches)Portrait Film / Screen Combination Regular(CR and DR   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 910)

Change: over rotation to determine which way indentify the condyles Due to divergent rays the distal condyle is the medial condyleIf a fracture is suspected, this projection can be achieved in the supine position using a horizontal ray with the IR against the medial aspect of the affected femur   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 932)

Change: Locked by angelagraham Mar 24 2008, 12:25 AM EDT for: no reason given

Change: If the entire femur cannot be included in a single image, two must be taken with a minimum of 5 cm (2 inches) overlap. The size of the second IR will depend on the coverage required. In this case it may be simply a rolled lateral hip---- Under   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 460)

Change: If the entire femur cannot be included in a single image, two must be taken with a minimum of 5 cm (2 inches) overlap. The size of the second IR will depend on the coverage required. In this case it may be simply an lateral knee---- Under Construction ---   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 148)

Change: Locked by angelagraham Feb 27 2008, 10:56 PM EST for: no reason given

Change: Created by AndyC Feb 26 2008, 9:44 PM EST for: no reason given