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. 1986 May;68(3):409-13.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.68B3.3733807.

Anteversion of the acetabular cup. Measurement of angle after total hip replacement

M K Ackland, W B Bourne, H K Uhthoff

Anteversion of the acetabular cup. Measurement of angle after total hip replacement

M K Ackland et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1986 May.

Abstract

We describe a new method for the accurate measurement of the angle of anteversion of an acetabular cup from standard anteroposterior radiographs, and provide the conversion tables required. The effect of the centering of the radiograph is discussed and a method of distinguishing between anteversion and retroversion by using a caudally directed x-ray beam is described.

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