. The principles and practice of roentgenological technique . anters, and upperfourth of shaft 2. Ischial tuberosity 3. Sacro-iliac joint, lower part Exposures 1. Verttro-dorsal 2. Dorso-ventral (brings bones nearer plate—but not so practical a view as ventro-dorsal) 3. Intero-external Ventro-DorsalPosture With iinrrsion of foot (inner rotation ofthigh) Neck is lengthened Greater trochanter prominent Lesser trochanter not visible (Neck lies parallel to recording surface) With eversion of foot (outward rotation ofthigh) Head of femur is directed inward and for-ward Neck is shortened Greater tro


. The principles and practice of roentgenological technique . anters, and upperfourth of shaft 2. Ischial tuberosity 3. Sacro-iliac joint, lower part Exposures 1. Verttro-dorsal 2. Dorso-ventral (brings bones nearer plate—but not so practical a view as ventro-dorsal) 3. Intero-external Ventro-DorsalPosture With iinrrsion of foot (inner rotation ofthigh) Neck is lengthened Greater trochanter prominent Lesser trochanter not visible (Neck lies parallel to recording surface) With eversion of foot (outward rotation ofthigh) Head of femur is directed inward and for-ward Neck is shortened Greater trochanter covers neck Lesser trochanter prominent (Neck does not lie parallel to recordingsurface) Caution: The latter appearance is foundwith fracture of the neck in which eversiontakes place and fracture line may be obscured. Immobilization Foot with sand bags, compression cone Tube position (Fig. 242) Five inch cone with upper edge just underanterior su]3erior spine, outer edge tan-gent to outer border of the thigh. Focuspoint center of Pouparts ligament. Fig. 242 172 THIGH


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