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Title:

Assessment of cup position from plain radiographs: impact of pelvic tilting.

Document type:
journal article
Author(s):
Haenle, M; Heitner, A; Mittelmeier, W; Barbano, R; Scholz, R; Steinhauser, E; Bader, R
Abstract:
The acetabular cup position after total hip arthroplasty (THA) regarding its inclination and version angles are influential parameters concerning the postoperative range of motion and dislocation stability. Standard anterior-posterior X-rays remain an important diagnostic instrument to observe the postoperative outcome and to secure quality control after THA, where an optimal positioning of the patient is recommended when taking these X-rays. The purpose of this preliminary study was to determin...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Surg Radiol Anat
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
29
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
29-35
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17216294
Print-ISSN:
0930-1038
TUM Institution:
Orthopädische und Sportorthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik
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