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Radiography: femur
Introduction
- A high definition film-screen combination is required.
- Joints at both ends of bone should always be included.
- Soft tissues should be included.
- General anesthesia or heavy sedation is required.
- The film should be correctly exposed and developed, and free from movement blur and artifact.
- The anatomical marker must be clearly visible.
- If manual processing is used then the patient’s identification, the date, and the name of the hospital or practice must also be visible.
Uses
- Fracture Fracture: overview
. - Other bony conditions
. - Neoplastic bone disease.
- Soft tissue neoplasia invading bone Spinal neoplasia.
Advantages
- Non-invasive.
- Straightforward.
Time required
Preparation
- Dependent upon the method of chemical restraint (GA or sedation).
Procedure
- 10 to 15 minutes, or longer, dependent upon skill of radiographer.
Decision taking
Criteria for choosing test
Is the examination appropriate?
- Can you make the diagnosis without it?
- Can it tell you what you need to know?
- Will your management be affected by the radiological findings?
Choosing the right projections
Lateral
- Usually enables detection of fractures.
- May detect neoplastic conditions.
Craniocaudal
- Essential to have this second view where fracture is suspected or to assess fracture fully.
- Necessary for full assessment of neoplastic conditions.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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