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Erschienen in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® 7/2009

01.07.2009 | Original Article

A New Radiographic Measurement Method for Evaluation of Tibial Torsion: A Pilot Study in Adults

verfasst von: Melih Güven, MD, Budak Akman, MD, Koray Ünay, MD, Engin Kutay Özturan, MD, Hüsamettin Çakıcı, MD, Abdullah Eren, MD

Erschienen in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® | Ausgabe 7/2009

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Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) frequently is used to determine torsional abnormalities. However, its use in clinical practice may be limited. We present a new method for measuring tibial torsion using conventional radiographs. We compared the method with several clinical methods and with CT measurement in 44 lower extremities of 25 subjects. The radiographic method agreed well with all of the clinical methods, and this agreement was better than agreement between CT and clinical examination. The best agreement was between thigh-foot angle and the radiographic method. The proposed radiographic measurement is a practical method for evaluation of tibial torsion in outpatient clinics without the need for specialized equipment.
Level of Evidence: Level II, diagnostic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Metadaten
Titel
A New Radiographic Measurement Method for Evaluation of Tibial Torsion: A Pilot Study in Adults
verfasst von
Melih Güven, MD
Budak Akman, MD
Koray Ünay, MD
Engin Kutay Özturan, MD
Hüsamettin Çakıcı, MD
Abdullah Eren, MD
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® / Ausgabe 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0009-921X
Elektronische ISSN: 1528-1132
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-008-0655-z

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