Hilgenreiner's and Perkin's line (diagram)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

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.

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