Hip

Hip w/ Pelvis UNILATERAL

Projections:

AP Hip

Notes:

Usually traction unless otherwise indicated

Hip w/ Pelvis 2-3 Views

Projections:

AP Pelvis

Lateral Hip

Notes:

Axial for Fx, Lauenstein for other indications

Hip w/ Pelvis 3-4 Views Bilateral

Projections:

AP Pelvis

Bilateral Lateral Hips

Criteria:

Lauenstein

-Lateral hip including acetabulum, proximal femur & relationship of femoral head to acetabulum

-Femoral neck overlapped by greater trochanter

AP

Lateral (frog)

X-table Axiolateral (Danelius-Miller)