DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS POSITION IF YOU SUSPECT A FRACTURE
Lateral Hip and Proximal Femur (Frog Leg)
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Shield gonadal area when possible, but do not obscure view of the hip.
Patient Position: Instruct patient to lay supine.
Part Position: Flex knee of affected leg 90 degrees. Then abduct the leg 40-45 degrees from vertical.
Central Ray: Center 3 inches below the ASIS. Be sure to include orthopedic equipment if present.
SID: 40
Collimation: Collimate on all 4 sides but ensure you include orthopedic hardware when present.
Respiration: patient should hold respiration during exposure.
