Pediatrics
13-8 LOGIQ 7 Basic User Manual
Direction 2392206-100 Rev. 1
B-Mode Measurements (continued)
Alpha HIP The Alpha HIP measurement measures the angle between the
iliac baseline and the bony roof line. To make an Alpha HIP
measurement:
Measur
From the Touch Panel, select either the right or left side (orientation) and
then select Alpha HIP.
A horizontal dotted line displays.
To place the baseline, move the Trackball. Position the crosshairs edge at the
osseous convexity of the ilium.
To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or Hip Rotate.
Set
To fix the baseline, press Set.
The system displays a second dotted line at an angle.
To place the caliper along the acetabular roof line, move the Trackball.
To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or Hip Rotate.
Set
To fix the second measurement line, press Set.
The system displays the alpha hip measurement (α) in the Results Window.