Orthopedics 11-1
11 Orthopedics
HIP (Hip Joint Angle) measurement is used in pediatric orthopedics. Such measurement provides
early diagnosis for infant hip joint dislocation.
11.1 Orthopedics Exam Preparations
Make the following preparations before measurement:
1. Confirm that the current probe is appropriate.
2. Check if the current date of the system is correct.
3. Register patient information in [Patient Info] -> [PED] dialog box.
For more details, refer to "Exam Preparation -> Patient Information" in the Operator's Manual
[Basic Volume].
4. Switch to the correct exam mode.
11.2 Basic Orthopedics Measurement
Procedures
1. Register patient information in [Patient Info] -> [PED] dialog box.
2. Press <Measure> to enter the Application Measurements.
3. Select measurement tool in the menu (or touch screen) to start the measurement.
4. See table in "11.3 Orthopedics Measurement Tools" below for measurement tools.
5. See section "11.4 HIP Measurement Operations" and steps in "3 General Measurement" for
measurement methods.
6. Press <Report> to view the exam report, see "11.5 Orthopedics Exam Report" for details.