Trans-lateral decubitus radiograph of the hip: A new view to measure the anteversion of the femoral stem

Background: Malposition of the femoral stem is a risk factor for dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Currently, two radiological methods are available for the measurement of stem anteversion. However, one method is not applicable in patients with a stiff hip, and the other one cannot dif...

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Main Authors: Yong-Chan Ha, Jun-Il Yoo, Joongl-Mo Ahn, Young-Kyun Lee, Yusuhn Kang, Kyung-Hoi Koo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958420300956