title: A method of intraoperative limb length measurement in total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: Equalization of leg-length discrepancy during total hip arthroplasty is a major concern to both the patient and surgeon. A stable pelvic reference point must be established during surgery to determine leg-length changes. An accurate method of intraoperative leg-length measurement is presented to improve the surgeon's ability to determine the exact amount of limb lengthening or shortening occurring during total hip arthroplasty.
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry / Q000379:methods*; D001852:Bone Lengthening; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000175:diagnosis