Mar 23, 2023 · This view assesses the hip joint for any potential fractures, dislocations, bone lesions or degenerative diseases (i.e. suspected osteoarthritis of the hip) in an orthogonal plane to the AP …

Jul 15, 2025 · The hip series is comprised of an anteroposterior (AP) and lateral radiograph of the hip joint. The series is requested for a myriad of reasons from trauma to atraumatic hip pain.

Jul 26, 2024 · Do not attempt to move the affected leg to position the patient better, the advantage of using this projection is the lack of movement involved. Any movement of the patient should be done …

Jul 28, 2023 · The Clements-Nakayama view of the hip is a highly specialized lateral projection utilized on patients with bilateral femoral fractures, or patients unable to mobilize due to postoperative …

Nov 17, 2025 · The frog leg lateral view is a special pelvis radiograph to evaluate the hip. Some departments will perform this routinely instead of the AP pelvis view to reduce exposure and maintain …

Mar 23, 2023 · This view helps to visualize any potential fractures, dislocations, bone lesions or degenerative diseases to the hip joint. It is also often requested in post-operative examinations …

Apr 7, 2023 · The Dunn view is the preferred projection to aid in the diagnosis of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) due to its increased sensitivity for detecting femoral head-neck asphericity.

Jul 21, 2024 · This view demonstrates the femur in an orthogonal position to the AP view. This allows assessment of suspected dislocations, fractures, localizing foreign bodies and osteomyelitis within …

The Dunn views are performed with the patient supine and affected hip flexed 45 degrees and 90 degrees, both with 20 degrees abduction 1. The 45 degrees Dunn view is also known as a modified …

Mar 23, 2023 · modified view that requires no lower limb movement and minimum discomfort used for patients that have suspected bilateral neck of femur fractures or significant bilateral lower limb injuries