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User Manual
Pediatric Hips Calculations
Measurement Menu
The measurement method for each item is the same as for basic measurement. Measured items are
automatically entered into the report.
NOTE: For information on basic measurement methods, refer to ‘Basic Measurements’ and
‘Common Measurement Methods’ in this chapter.
Measurement Menu Item Mode Method Unit
Hip Angle Type ALL
Calculation of angle after
measurement of three straight
lines
degree
Measurement Methods
1. Specify the rst straight line by using the trackball and the Set button.
Use the trackball to place the cursor at the desired position and then press the Set button.
Tips!
Repositioning a Point
Before pressing the Set button to confirm the position, you can press the Change button to reset
the position of the point.
2. Repeat the above process to specify two other straight lines.
3. The angle between them will be calculated automatically.
X
α: The angle between the rst and the second straight lines
X
β: The angle between the rst and the third straight lines
4. When the measurement has been taken, the result is shown on the screen.
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