Proper patient positioning for DXA scans of the hip includes

a. the femoral greater trochanter in profile.
b. clear visibility of the lesser trochanter.
c. foreshortening of the femoral neck to make it parallel to the long axis of the table.
d. external rotation of the feet.


a. the femoral greater trochanter in profile.

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