A patient comes to radiology with a request for a right hip study.He is from an extended care facility and is confused about the cause of the injury.The technologist takes an AP pelvis, and when the lateral frog-leg projection is attempted, the patient complains loudly about the pain in his affected hip.What should the technologist do to complete the study?

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The axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection is an alternative projection that can be used when the patient is unable to tolerate the lateral frog-leg position. This projection can provide a similar view of the hip joint and is less painful for the patient. The other options (A, B, D) are not ideal choices in this situation as they may cause increased pain or a suboptimal image.

A Patient Comes to Radiology with a Request for a Right