Wilairatana, VajaraPrasongchin, Pariach2009-05-272009-05-272004-04-26Wilairatana 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): 353-6http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/42587Chotmaihet Thangphaet.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.engAcetabulum --pathologyArthroplasty, Replacement, Hip --instrumentationHip ProsthesisHumansProsthesis Fitting --instrumentationRange of Motion, ArticularJournal Article