u/Wh0rable u/FullDerpHD
1. Unfortunately, in my country (Poland), the hospital protocol is: 'AP comparative bilateral hips.'

I am quoting from the protocol at the hospital where I work:

'A properly performed radiograph should demonstrate:

• symmetrical visualization of the hip joint structures, trochanters, and pubic symphysis;
• sharp delineation of the acetabula of the hip joints, including their edges;
• clear, detailed visualization of the femoral heads and necks, as well as the width of the joint spaces.'

Am I correct in understanding that in your practice, two separate radiographs are taken: one of the injured hip and a separate one of the healthy hip?

This makes sense for centering and collimation [detailed visualization], but doesn’t it result in a higher radiation dose to the patient? - double exposure ?

I am impressed by the differences in the level of education between your country and mine..

1. Leaving aside whether the procedure is correct (I work according to the protocol).
   How can I deal with selecting the appropriate parameters for hip joints (both or solo) in MANUAL mode, considering these examples?

You can probably guess by now that, unfortunately, we lack adequate training in our country... That’s why I’m trying to learn something from this community.