How Far Should the Patient Be Rolled Posteriorly from the Lateral

question 143

Multiple Choice

How far should the patient be rolled posteriorly from the lateral position, for a lateral projection of the hip that will include the proximal femur?

• A) 5 degrees
• B) 10 degrees
• C) 15 degrees
• D) 10 to 15 degrees

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