Pelvis

                                                                                  Pelvis
Indication:
 Fractures
 Trauma
 Dislocation and subluxation
 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