A Technique Guide on Radiographic Imaging of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Joints

Abstract

The workup of a patient with an orthopaedic injury frequently necessitates obtaining radiographs. Well-performed radiographs can give critical information on the health of joints, bone morphology, and other important aspects that can aid in accurate diagnosis. This review article aims to function as a technique guide for the radiographic assessment of the shoulder, hip, and knee in the evaluation of orthopaedic injuries while providing information on important anatomic landmarks and the diagnostic use unique to each radiographic view.