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Perkin's line

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

From the case: Perkin's line

Modality: Diagram

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Hilgenreiner's & Pernk's line

Case Discussion:

Perkin's line is drawn vertically though the lateral most aspect of the acetabular roof, perpendicular to Hilgenreiner's line. The ossified femoral head should be located in the inferomedial quadrant created.