Hip Study

 AP Projection

1. Patient in supine position;
2. Medially rotation of the lower limb 15º.

Central ray perpendicular to the femoral neck.

Respiration: Suspended.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Visualization of the hip joint;
• Greater trochanter in profile;
• Visualization of one third of the proximal femur;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).

Lateral Projection

1.  Patient start in supine position;
2. Rotate slightly the patient from the affected side (30-45º);
3. Flex the affected knee 90º and the other lower limb it is in extension.

Central ray perpendicular to hip joint.

Respiration: Suspended.

 Evaluation Criteria:

• Visualization of one third of the proximal femur;
• Hip joint in the center of the image;
• Femoral neck is overlapped by the greater trochanter;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).