Flamingo View

Other Names

Demonstration of the name origin and how it is performed

There is disruption of the pubic symphysis, with a notably wide diastasis

Disruption is amplified with the right foot view

• Flamingo View
• Flamingo View Series

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Introduction

Introduction

• Specialized radiographic series consistent of 3 pelvic projections
• Consists of neutral, left foot raised, right foot raised
• Normal translation of the pubic symphysis between alternate leg views is 2-5 mm
  • Women is slightly greater (3.1 +/- 1.5 mm) than men (1.5 +/- 1.0 mm)

Indications

• Used to assess instability of the pubic symphysis

Additional Considerations

• Special technique not commonly employed
• Because it requires the patient to stand unilaterally on the affected limb, they may experience significant pain

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Technique

• Neutral
  • Patient standing, both feet even on the ground
  • Standing AP with the posterior aspect of the pelvis resting against the detector
• Left Foot Raised
  • Patient is upright, left foot is raised, weight is placed on the right foot
  • Same image is taken as from the neutral position
• Right Foot Raised
  • Patient is upright, right foot is raised, weight is placed on the left foot
  • Same image is taken as from the neutral position

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Pathology

• Pelvic Stress Fracture
• Pubic Symphysis Instability

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Radiology Main
• Groin Pain Main
• Hip Pain Main

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