Hilgenreiner's line
Hilgenreiner's Line
Hilgenreiner's line (pronunciation: hil-gen-rei-ner's line) is a significant term in the field of orthopedics and radiology. It is named after the German pediatrician, Heinrich Hilgenreiner, who first described it in the early 20th century.
Etymology
The term "Hilgenreiner's line" is an eponym, named after Heinrich Hilgenreiner (1863-1945), a German pediatrician who made significant contributions to the understanding of pediatric orthopedics.
Definition
Hilgenreiner's line is a horizontal line drawn on an anteroposterior radiograph of the pelvis. It is drawn from the superior aspect of the triradiate cartilage of the acetabulum on one side to the same point on the other side. This line is used as a reference in the diagnosis and monitoring of hip dysplasia in infants and young children.
Related Terms
- Perkin's Line: A vertical line drawn perpendicular to Hilgenreiner's line at the lateral edge of the acetabulum. The intersection of Perkin's line and Hilgenreiner's line forms the basis for several important measurements in the assessment of hip dysplasia.
- Acetabular Index: The angle formed by Hilgenreiner's line and a line drawn from the acetabular roof to the triradiate cartilage. This index is used to assess the degree of acetabular dysplasia.
- Shenton's Line: A curved line drawn along the inferior border of the superior pubic ramus and along the inferomedial border of the neck of the femur. Disruption of this line is a sign of hip dislocation or subluxation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hilgenreiner's line
- Wikipedia's article - Hilgenreiner's line
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