{"id":"69a23857efd4f1d9175046df","name":"Femur X-Ray Template","slug":"femur-x-ray-template","description":"Structured template for plain radiographic examination of the femur with AP, lateral, and oblique views","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"MSK"},"tags":["femur","plain radiography","trauma","orthopedic","fracture evaluation"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Femur X-Ray","aiInstructions":"Use the exam type and views performed. Format as '[Anatomical region] X-Ray' or '[Anatomical region] Radiographs'"},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No comparison studies available.","aiInstructions":"Document any prior studies mentioned. If none are referenced, use the default text. Format as 'No prior studies available for comparison' or specify prior study dates if mentioned."},"technique":{"defaultText":"AP, lateral, and oblique radiographic views of the femur were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific views performed. Include projection names (AP, lateral, oblique, etc.) and anatomical region imaged. Preserve exact view descriptions from the source report."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Radiographic evaluation of the femur is performed.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview statement, then detail findings for each anatomical structure. Address acute pathology first, followed by chronic findings.","fields":[{"name":"Femoral Shaft","defaultText":"The femoral shaft is intact without evidence of fracture.","aiInstructions":"Assess for fracture lines, cortical disruption, or displacement. Document location and character if fracture present. State 'intact without fracture' if normal."},{"name":"Femoral Head and Neck","defaultText":"The femoral head and neck are intact without fracture or dislocation.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for femoral neck fracture, subcapital fracture, or hip dislocation. Document position of femoral head relative to acetabulum if abnormal."},{"name":"Distal Femur","defaultText":"The distal femur is intact without fracture.","aiInstructions":"Assess supracondylar region and condyles for fracture. Document any articular surface involvement if fracture present."},{"name":"Joint Spaces","defaultText":"The hip and knee joint spaces are preserved without effusion.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate hip and knee joint spaces for narrowing or effusion. Document if joint effusion is present, particularly at the hip or knee."},{"name":"Soft Tissues","defaultText":"Soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess for soft tissue swelling, edema, or hematoma. Document location and extent if swelling is present. Note any abnormal soft tissue densities."},{"name":"Foreign Bodies","defaultText":"No radiopaque foreign bodies are identified.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of foreign bodies. If present, describe location, size, and radiodensity."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No acute fracture, dislocation, or effusion.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary of key findings. Lead with acute pathology or lack thereof. Include any significant chronic findings. Use clear, definitive language appropriate for clinical decision-making."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Femur X-Ray Template radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/femur-x-ray-template","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/femur-x-ray-template","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a23857efd4f1d9175046df","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/femur-x-ray-template","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:26.293Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}