title: An accurate method for measuring leg length and hip offset in hip arthroplasty.
abstract: A method of intraoperative leg length and hip offset measurement in total hip arthroplasty is described. A bent pin anchored in the pelvis is used in combination with a rigid, molded cradle for the operated leg.
authors.affiliation: Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys 91405, USA.
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Huddleston
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006615:Hip / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods