Pelvimetry--a squatter's view.
Patients were X-rayed in supine and squatting positions in order to measure any increase in pelvic outlet diameters. An increase of less than 2% was found. Previous estimates of 20-30% increases in pelvic outlet area were not duplicated.
Gudgeon
C W
CW
Fairfield Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Jarrett
J
J
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007512:Ischium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010387:Pelvimetry / Q000379:methods*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D016683:Supine Position