Trauma Lateral Hip and Pelvis (Danelius-Miller Method)
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Shield gonadal area when possible, but do not obscure view of the hip.
Patient Position: Patient must be in supine.
Part Position: Flex unaffected leg so that it is up out of the way and out of the collation field. You may be able to rest the unaffected leg on the collmator but make sure it is cool to the touch to prevent burning the patient. Place cassette so it is just superior to the iliac crest and then make sure it is parallel to the femoral neck and perpendicular to the CR.
Central Ray: perpendicular o the femoral neck.
SID: 40
Collimation: Collimate on all 4 sides but ensure you include orthopedic hardware when present.
Respiration: patient should hold respiration during exposure.
