Pelvis

Pelvis

Indication:

Ø  Fractures

Ø  Trauma

Ø  Dislocation and subluxation

Ø  Congenital abnormalities

Basic View:

1)      Anteroposterior :

·         patient lies supine with the legs extended

·         legs are slightly internally rotated If possible

·         ASIS should be equidistant from the cassette

       Centre in the midline, 5 cm (2 inch) below the anterior superior iliac spines.

Supplementary views:

1)      Lateral:

·         From the AP position patient is placed laterally with the legs extended

·         A pad can placed between the knee to attend the actual lateral position

·         Can be done in standing position with horizontal beam

     Centre to the upper border of femoral head

Ilium

Posterior oblique:

·         If the condition of patient allows, he is rotated 35 degree towards the side being examined.

·         Knee of that side is flexed and the limb rotated outwards and supported.

      Centre to the iliac fossa

Symphysis pubis

1)       AP supine:

·         Position same as AP view of pelvis

2)        AP erect:  (to investigate subluxation following pregnancy)

·         Patient stands with her back against the Bucky

·         Two radiographs are taken with the weight on the alternate feet   

  Centre to symphysis pubis