Exams
Lower Extremity

Femur

2 default · 0 custom

Quick technique

kVp
75–85
mAs
10–20
SID
40 in
Grid
Yes
Detector
35x43 cm; often 2 images required.
Breath
Not critical.

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Patient position
Supine for AP; lateral recumbent for lateral.
Part position
Leg internally rotated 5° for AP; affected side down for lateral.
Central ray
Perpendicular to mid-femur.
IR placement
35x43 cm; often 2 images required.

TechniqueDefault

kVp
75–85
mAs
10–20
SID
40 in
Grid
Yes
Breath
Not critical.
Detector
35x43 cm; often 2 images required.

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Anatomy coverage

Hip joint through knee joint.

Tech pearls

  • For mid/distal femur, include knee. For proximal femur, include hip.
  • Cross-table lateral if trauma.

Image evaluation

  • Both joints included
  • No rotation on AP

Common mistakes

  • Missing one joint
  • Excessive external rotation

Trauma modifications

  • Cross-table (horizontal beam) lateral for fracture.
  • DO NOT internally rotate suspected hip fracture.
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Anatomy overview

Femoral head/neckGreater/lesser trochantersFemoral shaftDistal condyles
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