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What is the basic tool for radiologic analysis of lower limb alignment?
What is the basic tool for radiologic analysis of lower limb alignment?
- MRI
- Full-Length Anteroposterior Standing Radiograph (correct)
- CT Scan
- Ultrasound
How should the femoral condyles be oriented in relation to the X-ray film for correct evaluation of lower limb alignment in the frontal plane?
How should the femoral condyles be oriented in relation to the X-ray film for correct evaluation of lower limb alignment in the frontal plane?
- Perpendicular
- At an angle
- Parallel (correct)
- In a random position
What does the femoral neck-shaft angle measure?
What does the femoral neck-shaft angle measure?
- The angle between femoral shaft axis and femoral head-neck axis (correct)
- The angle between femoral condyles
- The angle between tibia and fibula
- The angle between femoral head and tibia
How is the mechanical axis of the lower limb defined?
How is the mechanical axis of the lower limb defined?
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What does a femoral neck-shaft angle above 135° indicate?
What does a femoral neck-shaft angle above 135° indicate?
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