Hilgenreiner's line

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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

  1. Schuenke, M; Schulte, E; Schumacher, U (2015). THIEME Atlas of Anatomy - Volume 1 - General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System (2nd ed.). China: Thieme Medical Pu blish ers, In c. p. 439. ISBN   978-1-60406-923-5.