Radiography of Hips and Elbow Flashcards
1
Q
2 scenarios when hips would be radiographed
A
Clinically normal dog - part of BVA(British Veterinary Association) and KC (Kennel club) scheme
Investigation of clinical finding (e.g. pain, lameness etc)
2
Q
What view is done for hip radiographs
A
Ventrodorsal
Sometimes lateral for pelvis assessment
3
Q
How should femurs be positioned for hip radiograph
A
Parallel-> hip extended
4
Q
What views are done for elbow radiographs (standard and for elbow scores)
A
Standard- Craniocaudal and mediolateral
Elbow scores- flexed and neutral mediolateral views (of both elbows)
5
Q
Centring point for elbow radiographs
A
Epicondyles of elbow
6
Q
Collimation for elbow radiograph
A
elbow with 1/3 of the bones on each side
