Bone densitometry - for hip scan, feet are strapped to the foot holder

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Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences

Curriculum on Bone Densitometry

Patient Positioning for a Bone Mineral Density of the Proximal Femur

(Hip)

-The patient is supine, mid-sagittal plane of the body in the

midline of the table, legs extended. (Shoes are removed).

-Internally rotate the ankle and knee of the affected leg 25 degrees

and rest it on the appropriate support device.

- Feet are strapped to the foot holder to ensure proper degree of

rotation and to assist patient in maintaining the position. The foot

holder also ensures that the same degree of rotation will be performed

on subsequent studies.

-The technologist must again evaluate the image as it is projected

to check accuracy of positioning. If positioning is inaccurate, the exam

should be stopped until the patient is repositioned.

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