A Patient Enters the ER with a Possible Separation of the Symphysis

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient enters the ER with a possible separation of the symphysis pubis caused by trauma.The AP pelvis projection is inconclusive for determining the extent of the injury.What other projection can be taken to evaluate this region without excessive movement of the patient?

• A) Posterior oblique (Judet) projection
• B) AP axial "inlet" projection
• C) Axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection
• D) AP axial (Taylor) outlet projection

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