Imaging Guidelines

When ordering scans for your consultation, please refer to the guidelines below.


Hip Replacement Imaging

Templating X-rays

1) AP centred X ray of the pelvis with the patient weight bearing

2) Supine view of the pelvis with the coccyx within 2cm vertically and no rotation of the pelvis (coccyx in line with pubic symphysis) - with magnification marker ball, and size of the marker ball written on the film (see image below)

3) Standing lateral X ray of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis

4) Seated lateral X ray of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis

5) Seated lateral X ray of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis with patient bending forwards

Templating CT scans

HipMAP Protocol - NOT for MAKO/robotic replacements