Hilgenreiner's line
Diagnostic aid in pelvis radiographs From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hilgenreiner's line is a horizontal line drawn on an AP radiograph of the pelvis running between the inferior aspects of both triradiate cartilages of the acetabulums.[1] It is named for Heinrich Hilgenreiner.[citation needed]
Clinical Use
Used in conjunction with Perkin's line or the acetabular angle, Hilgenreiner's line is useful in the diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip.
References
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