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What should be the tube positioning if an image receptor is placed in the Bucky for femur imaging?
What should be the tube positioning if an image receptor is placed in the Bucky for femur imaging?
Why might a grid not be required for femur imaging in some patients?
Why might a grid not be required for femur imaging in some patients?
What is the purpose of using anode heel effect in femur imaging?
What is the purpose of using anode heel effect in femur imaging?
Which area should the cathode be positioned at for femur imaging?
Which area should the cathode be positioned at for femur imaging?
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What must be included in the standard projections (AP LATERAL) for femur imaging on the initial examination?
What must be included in the standard projections (AP LATERAL) for femur imaging on the initial examination?
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When imaging the proximal femur and hip, how should the limb be positioned to prevent foreshortening of the femoral neck?
When imaging the proximal femur and hip, how should the limb be positioned to prevent foreshortening of the femoral neck?
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Where should the bottom of the image receptor (IR) be placed for a femur imaging procedure?
Where should the bottom of the image receptor (IR) be placed for a femur imaging procedure?
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Why is it important to include the entire prosthesis and 1.5 inches below it in femur imaging?
Why is it important to include the entire prosthesis and 1.5 inches below it in femur imaging?
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How should a patient lie for a mediolateral lateral projection of the entire femur when non-traumatic imaging is required?
How should a patient lie for a mediolateral lateral projection of the entire femur when non-traumatic imaging is required?
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What should be done if the entire femur does not fit on one image receptor (IR) during imaging?
What should be done if the entire femur does not fit on one image receptor (IR) during imaging?
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How can you prevent superimposition of femoral condyles during a lateral distal femur projection?
How can you prevent superimposition of femoral condyles during a lateral distal femur projection?
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When performing a lateral proximal femur imaging, why should the unaffected thigh not overlap the proximal hip joint?
When performing a lateral proximal femur imaging, why should the unaffected thigh not overlap the proximal hip joint?
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What should be done to place the femoral neck parallel to the image receptor for a true AP of the proximal femur?
What should be done to place the femoral neck parallel to the image receptor for a true AP of the proximal femur?
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What is the angle of the longitudinal plane of the femur from the vertical?
What is the angle of the longitudinal plane of the femur from the vertical?
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What is the angle of the head and neck in relationship to the shaft of the femur?
What is the angle of the head and neck in relationship to the shaft of the femur?
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What field size is required for imaging the femur?
What field size is required for imaging the femur?
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What technique should be used for imaging the femoral shaft or proximal femur?
What technique should be used for imaging the femoral shaft or proximal femur?
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What is the purpose of using the anode heel effect in femur imaging?
What is the purpose of using the anode heel effect in femur imaging?
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