X-Ray Both Hip Oblique View

X-Ray Both Hip Oblique View is the radiography procedure used to create the picture of the pelvis, hip joint bone, and surrounding soft tissues. This view helps diagnose the underlying issues such as fractures of the bones that form the hip joint, suspected osteoarthritis, dislocation of the hip joint, etc.

Why is an X-Ray of Both Hip Oblique View Done?

Doctors prescribe this radiography procedure to detect and diagnose problems in the pelvis and hip region.
Injury/ Fracture of the bone that forms hip joint
Infection, osteoporosis, deformities, or abnormal growth of the bones.
Suspected osteoarthritis
Dislocation of the hip joint.

What is the procedure for an X-Ray of Both Hip Oblique Views?

The X-Ray radiologist will explain the procedure for an X-Ray of Both Hip Oblique views.

Preparation for X-Ray of Both Hip Oblique View

Female patients must inform the physician/ radiologist, if they are pregnant or if there is any chance of being pregnant. So that precautions can be taken as radiation can harm the fetus.