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Radiography of the Lower Extremity and Hip

Radiography > Radiography Procedures
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This module teaches you how to prepare for, set up and obtain radiographs of the lower extremity and hip

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This module teaches you how to prepare for, set up and obtain radiographs of the lower extremity and hip. Including both practice and test modes, the online procedure simulator features three different patient scenarios. It offers students and practitioners the knowledge, cognitive skills and safe practice environment to perform these procedures accurately, to build confidence for working in a clinical setting. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) registry exams.

You’ll learn

  • to practice, perfect and test your skills in obtaining X-rays of the lower extremity and hip, including the leg, knee, ankle, foot and toes
  • to better visualize and understand the anatomy of the lower extremity and hip, with our 3D anatomical model
  • to identify the indications and contraindications for performing radiographic procedures of the lower extremity and hip
  • how to manage the requirements of pediatric and trauma patients
  • how to position a patient to obtain optimal images of the lower extremity and hip
  • how to analyze radiographs for quality and correct positioning criteria
  • much more (see “content details” for more specific information)
Introduction
Step 1 - Preparation
Step 1.1 - Equipment and room preparation
Step 1.2 - Patient preparation
Step 1.3 - Technologist preparation
Step 2 - Toe projections
Step 2.1 - Routine projections
Step 3 - Foot
Step 3.1 - Routine projections
Step 4 - Calcaneus
Step 4.1 - Routine projections
Step 4.2 - Pediatric considerations
Step 4.3 - Trauma considerations
Step 5 - Ankle
Step 5.1 - Routine projections
Step 5.2 - Pediatric considerations
Step 5.3 - Trauma considerations
Step 6 - Tibia and fibula
Step 6.1 - Routine projections
Step 6.2 - Pediatric considerations
Step 6.3 - Trauma considerations
Step 7 - Knee and patella
Step 7.1 - Knee
Step 7.1.1 - Routine projections
Step 7.2 - Patella
Step 7.2.1 - Routine projections
Step 7.3 - Pediatric considerations
Step 7.4 - Trauma considerations
Step 8 - Femur projections
Step 8.1 - Routine projections
Step 8.2 - Pediatric considerations
Step 8.3 - Trauma considerations
Step 9 - Hip projections
Step 9.1 - Routine projections
  • Describe indications for radiographic procedures of the hip and lower extremities
  • Describe and utilize radiographic positioning terminology
  • Discuss anatomical details of the hip and lower extremities
  • Discuss hip and lower extremity protocols
  • Describe positioning criteria and anatomical landmarks for each hip and lower extremity projection
  • Discuss the radiographic requirements of the hip and lower extremities with regards to trauma and pediatric patients
  • Analyze the radiographs for quality and for correct positioning criteria
  • Discuss pathology of the hip and lower extremities
  • Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act (see reference)

Disclaimer

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

  • an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
  • descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
  • 2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
  • a step by step video demonstration by an expert
  • a quiz
  • a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long

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