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Shenton's line

Modality: Diagram

From the case:

Shenton's line - “This pelvis is of an 11 month old. To draw Shenton's line, the inferior border of the superior pubic ramus is traced laterally and should smoothl...”

Used in the following articles:

  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip - “Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) results from an abnormal relationship of the femoral head to the acetabulum. It usually occurs from ligame...”
  • Shenton's line - “Shenton's line is an imaginary line drawn along the inferior border of the superior pubic ramus (superior border of the obturator foramen) and alon...”

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