Proper Patient Positioning for DXA Scans of the Hip Includes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Proper patient positioning for DXA scans of the hip includes

• A)the femoral greater trochanter in profile.
• B)clear visibility of the lesser trochanter.
• C)foreshortening of the femoral neck to make it parallel to the long axis of the table.
• D)external rotation of the feet.

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