The Transverse Mechanical Axis of the Pelvis for Post-Operative Evaluation of Total Hip Arthroplasty

The Transverse Mechanical Axis of the Pelvis for Post-Operative Evaluation of Total Hip Arthroplasty

Currently, orthopedic surgeons mainly use the inter-teardrop line (IT-line) as the transverse mechanical axis of the pelvis (TAP) for postoperative evaluation of total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the teardrop is often unclear in the pelvis anteroposterior (AP) radiographs, which makes postopera...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Jui Tsai, Zong-Yan Yang, Tai-Yin Wu, Ya-Ting Tsai, Juyn-Jhe Wang, Chen-Kun Liaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
total hip arthroplasty
acetabular components
pelvic axis
postoperative evaluation
pelvis anteroposterior radiographs
limb length discrepancy (LLD)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/5/1397

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