A radiography image capturing and patient limb positioning assembly and method of obtaining a radiographic image of a patient is provided. The assembly includes a radiolucent patient limb positioning member configured to substantially contour to a portion of a patients body. Further, the assembly includes a housing configured to receive a radiography image capturing media, wherein the housing is operably fixed to the radiolucent member. The method includes positioning the assembly in substantially contoured relation with a portion of the patients body. Then, releasing the assembly so that it is automatically maintained in position through engagement with the patients body. Further, directing x-rays through the region of the patient to be imaged, through the radiolucent member and onto the radiographic image capturing media.
