Acetabular position setting in total hip arthoplasty by using V-inclinometer.
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2004-04-26
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The abduction angle of the acetabular implant position is important in the process of total hip arthroplasty. The authors evaluated the potential benefit of a V-inclinometer in the prediction of the abduction angle. To evaluate the accuracy of the V-inclinometer, acetabular cups were inserted in 50 cadaveric pelvises. The abduction angle from V-inclinometer and digital photograph were compared and analyzed using paired t-test. There was no statistical difference of the acetabular abduction angle between digital photograph and V-inclinometer (P > 0.05). The V-inclinometer can be used to predict the abduction angle on a cadaveric pelvis, suggesting that it could be a useful adjunct in clinical practice.
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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.
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Wilairatana V, Prasongchin P. Acetabular position setting in total hip arthoplasty by using V-inclinometer. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2004 Apr; 87(4): 353-6