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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The patient should be rolled 10 to 15 degrees posteriorly from the lateral position for a lateral projection of the hip that will include the proximal femur. Rolling the patient too far posteriorly (more than 15 degrees) will cause excessive overlap of the femoral neck and shaft, making it difficult to visualize the proximal femur. Rolling the patient less than 10 degrees posteriorly will cause the proximal femur to be cut off from the image.

How Far Should the Patient Be Rolled Posteriorly from the Lateral