Week 6 - Hips & Pelvis Flashcards
what is osteonecrosis AKA
avascular necrosis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in children
what is the common site of osteonecrosis
femoral head
what is DDH
developmental dysplasia of hips
what is DDH common problem among
newborns
what is DDH characterized by
varying degree of hip instability in developing hip joint
when is DDH diagnosed
before 6 months
how is DDH corrected
Pavlik harness maintains hips in flexed and abducted position
what is SCFE
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses
when does SCFE occur in
Teens & Pre-teens
what causes Type I Salter-Harris Growth plate injury
repeated trauma
what is the cassette size for AP & lateral single hips
24 x 30 cm lengthwise
what is the kVp, SID, Focus Spot for AP & lateral single hips
kVp = 70 - 80
SID = 100 cm
Focus spot = Fine/Small
what is the cassette size for AP & lateral both hips
30 x 40 cm transverse
what is the kVp, SID, Focus Spot for AP & lateral both hips
kVp = 70 - 80
SID = 115 cm
Focus Spot = Fine/Small
what is the AEC for AP & lateral single hips
AP = centre chamber
Lateral = optional
what is the AEC for AP & lateral both hips
Both side chambers
why is feet positioning important
can be used to avoid foreshortening or elongation of neck of femur