Jump to content

Hilgenreiner's line

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.
Stub icon

This article about orthopedic surgery is a stub. You can help Wik.ipedia.Pro by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.Wik.ipedia.Pro.org/w/index.php?title=Hilgenreiner%27s_line&oldid=1082117731"

See what we do next...

OR

By submitting your email or phone number, you're giving mschf permission to send you email and/or recurring marketing texts. Data rates may apply. Text stop to cancel, help for help.

Success: You're subscribed now !