Radiography of the Hips and Elbows

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Which side of the dog should be closest to the plate when taking a lateral view of the hip?

  • The unaffected side
  • Left side (correct)
  • Right side
  • The affected side

What should be used to prevent rotation of the elbow when taking a flexed view?

  • Lead glove
  • Foam wedge (correct)
  • Sandbag
  • Bubble wrap

What is the ideal angle for the joint in an extended or neutral lateral view of the elbow?

  • 110 degrees (correct)
  • 120 degrees
  • 90 degrees
  • 100 degrees

What should be used to stabilize the thoracic region when taking radiographs of the hip?

<p>Foam block (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of abducting the stifles when taking radiographs of the hip?

<p>To maintain parallelism of the femora (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for the legs when taking radiographs of the hip?

<p>Extended (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to aid symmetrical positioning when taking radiographs of the hip?

<p>Foam block (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used as landmarks for centering when taking lateral views of the hip?

<p>Greater trochanters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for the elbow when taking radiographs of the elbow joint?

<p>Neutral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a foam wedge under the carpus when taking radiographs of the elbow?

<p>To prevent rotation of the elbow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following errors in hip positioning is characterized by the pelvis appearing elongated and the obturator foramina small?

<p>Poor beam angle/centering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of tilting the pelvis to the right during hip positioning?

<p>Exaggerated coxofemoral subluxation on the right side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error in hip positioning is characterized by the femora appearing tied too closely together?

<p>Femora over adducted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a stretched image artifact in radiographs?

<p>Faulty digital detector reader (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error in hip positioning is characterized by the hips not being fully extended and the femora appearing short?

<p>No full hip extension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of tying the ties too close to the hips during hip positioning?

<p>Rejection of the submission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical variant may cause difficulty in getting the pelvis straight during hip positioning?

<p>Lumbosacral deformity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of poor collimation extending from L3 to proximal tibiae during hip positioning?

<p>Extraneous marks on the image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error in hip positioning is characterized by the femora not being tied parallel to each other and the stifles rotated inwards?

<p>Femora abducted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of hand-holding the hocks during hip positioning?

<p>Rejection of the submission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sandbags and a gutter during hip positioning?

<p>To stabilize the thoracic region and keep the patient straight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for centering the light beam during hip positioning?

<p>Centering should be midline in level with the hips and checked with landmarks such as the greater trochanters or pubic brim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for the legs when taking radiographs of the hip?

<p>The legs should be extended caudally and tied down to stabilize positioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle for the joint in an extended or neutral lateral view of the elbow?

<p>The joint should be at 110 degrees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common error should be avoided when taking radiographs of the elbow?

<p>Lead protective clothing should never be exposed to the primary beam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of tilting the pelvis to the right during hip positioning?

<p>Exaggerated coxofemoral subluxation on the side of the tilt and improved on the opposite side, in addition to a non-straight tail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the appearance of an elongated pelvis and small obturator foramina during hip positioning?

<p>Poor centering and/or angulation of the beam, along with poor collimation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the error in hip positioning characterized by the femora being tied too closely together?

<p>Femora over adducted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the error in hip positioning characterized by the femora not being tied parallel to each other and the stifles rotated inwards?

<p>Femora abducted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a stretched image artifact in radiographs?

<p>A faulty digital detector reader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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